Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever
3,532 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 961 ratingsWelcome to the world's longest-running, DAILY commercial real estate investing podcast hosted by Joe Fairless. Joe went from buying $35,000 single-family homes to controlling over $1,900,000,000 worth of large apartment communities in under a decade.
Commercial real estate is a compelling investment option, but knowing where to look and who to listen to can be overwhelming — especially when your money and legacy are on the line. The Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever Show provides commercial real estate expert insights, education, and timely information to our community of active and passive investors looking to succeed in commercial real estate. Build wealth, build a legacy, and do more good in the world.
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JF3516: Tax Mistakes Investors Make that Drive CPAs Crazy, and How to Avoid Them ft. Kiyoshi Simon and Amanda Han
April 20, 2024 09:29 - 25 minutes - 34.8 MBKiyoshi Simon and Amanda Han join host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show from the Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City. In this episode, they discuss tax compliance, financial health checks, and why your tax strucutres need to evolve along wiht you and your real estate business. They also share the tax mistake investors make that drive CPAs crazy, and how to avoid them. Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane
JF3515: The Retail Boom, Rent Control Risks, and the Truth About the Housing Shortage ft. John Chang
April 19, 2024 08:06 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBJohn Chang, head of research at Marcus and Millichap, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show from the Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City. In this episode, John discusses the state of commercial real estate, including why retail is so hot right now, the state of the office market, and why multifamily investors in certain markets should be wary of rent control risks. He also breaks down the housing shortage, providing historical context and the truths most overlook. Sponsors: Vi...
JF3514: Partner Hunting, Avoiding FOMO, and Learning from Master Capital Raisers at the Best Ever Conference ft. Liam Delumpa and Ian Cruz
April 18, 2024 10:11 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBInvestors Liam Delumpa and Ian Cruz joined host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show from the Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City. In this episode, they discuss the conference experience, including networking, partner hunting, and the value of gaining knowledge from fellow investors who are on the ground every day, doing the work. They also discuss learning from master capital raisers, doing your first out-of-state multifamily deal, and not buying out of FOMO. Liam Delumpa and Ian Cruz | ...
JF3513: Secrets to Finding Good Property Management, Understanding Your Weaknesses, and Diversifying into Income Streams ft. Matt Fore
April 17, 2024 07:58 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBMatt Fore, partner at Next-Level Income, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Matt discusses finding good property managers and the keys to building a successful partnership. He also shares his strategy for getting tech professionals to invest in his deals, the benefits of diversifying into income streams, and why he’s currently bullish on mobile home parks. Matt Fore | Real Estate Background Next Level Income Based in: Nashville, Tennessee Say hi to him at...
JF3512: Bringing Co-GP Equity to Deals and the Evolution of GP–LP Splits ft. Mark Purtell and Preston Hartsell
April 16, 2024 09:36 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBMark Purtell and Preston Hartsell of CTC Capital Management join Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Mark and Preston discuss bringing co-GP equity to deals, when to focus on IRR, and what kind of IRRs they’re currently targeting. Mark Purtell and Preston Hartsell | Real Estate Background Head of Real Estate Acquisitions and Development | CTC Capital Management Based in: Chicago, IL Say hi to him at: https://ctccapitalmanagement.com/ Best Ever Book: The Gambler: H...
JF3511: From Football to Flex Spaces: Michael Parrott's Real Estate Playbook
April 15, 2024 05:12 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBMichael Parrott, Director of Acquisitions for Suncap Real Estate, discusses his background and entry into real estate, as well as his focus on flex industrial and grocery anchored retail assets in the Southeast. He explains the advantages of investing in flex industrial properties, such as predictable supply and affordability for tenants. Parrott also shares a case study of a successful investment in Elk Mountain Business Park. He discusses the strategy for investing in grocery anchored reta...
JF3510: Discovering Creative Value-Add Opportunities Through Due Diligence — the Due Diligence Show ft. Jonathan Bombaci
April 14, 2024 07:00 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBWelcome to the Due Diligence Show, a new Best Ever series featuring deep dives into every aspect of the due diligence process. In this series, our host, Slocomb Reed, will interview expert guests to uncover their stories, tips, and strategies to give you the information you need to master the due diligence process. In this episode, Jonathan Bombaci, founder of Candor Realty, joins Slocomb to discuss his due diligence process, specifically how to discover creative value-add opportunities. J...
JF3509: Finding Deals, Getting Offers Accepted, and How to Get from LOI to Closing Table ft. Jon Siegel
April 13, 2024 08:53 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBJon Siegel, co-founder and chief investment officer at RailField Partners, joins Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Jon discusses the fundamentals of acquisitions, including how to find deals in 2024, the importance of building relationships with brokers, and how to get your offers accepted in a competitive environment. He also shares his strategies for getting from an accepted LOI to the closing table. Jon Siegel | Real Estate Background Partner & Chief Investment Offic...
JF3508: What Lenders Really Want, How to Position Yourself as an Attractive Buyer, and the Importance of Liquidity ft. Jacob Wilson
April 12, 2024 07:16 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MBJacob Wilson, managing partner of Crux Commercial Partners, joins Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Jacob discusses what he’s seeing in the lending marketplace, including what lenders are really looking for in buyers, how to position yourself as an attractive buyer to lenders, the importance of liquidity, and more. Jacob Wilson | Real Estate Background Managing Partner | Crux Commercial Partners Based in: Tacoma, WA Phoenix, AZ Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Sponsor...
JF3507: The Series Finale — Best Ever Advice from Passive Investor Tips | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts
April 11, 2024 11:12 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBPassive 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 season finale episode of Passive Investor Tips, host Travis Watts provides a highlight reel of snippets from previous episodes. He emphasizes the importance of savings rate in ac...
JF3506: The Infinite Game Mentality, Third-Party Property Management, and Why Amazon Isn’t Killing Retail ft. Todd Nepola
April 10, 2024 12:04 - 32 minutes - 43.9 MBTodd Nepola of Current Capital Management joins Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Todd discusses buying and managing warehouse, retail, and industrial real estate. He also discusses retail property management, why you should treat every property like you’ll own it forever, and why Amazon isn’t killing retail. Todd Nepola | Real Estate Background President of Current Capital Management Inc Based in: Hollywood, Florida Say hi to him at: IG - @lifeaccoringtotoddd ...
JF3505: Conservative Underwriting, Being a Solo GP in a Co-GP World, and Why 2024 Is a Good Time to Buy Multifamily ft. Aaron Katz
April 09, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MBAaron Katz, owner of Aaron Katz Apartment Investing, joins Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Aaron discusses what’s happening in the Dallas, Texas, multifamily market. He also discusses being a solo GP in a co-GP world, being a “slow-and-steady” deal sponsor, and why 2024 is a good time to buy multifamily. Aaron Katz | Real Estate Background Owner of Aaron Katz Apartment Investing Based in: Dallas, TX Say hi to him at: aaronkatzapartmentinvesting.com Facebook ...
JF3504: ‘Bet on the Jockey, Not the Horse’ — Alternative Assets and What to Look for in Passive Investments ft. Jeremy Kuchenbecker
April 08, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBJeremy Kuchenbecker, an active investor and LP in over 27 investments, joins Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Jeremy discusses his path to financial freedom via real estate, including his first deal, scaling his investment portfolio, and avoiding lifestyle creep. Her also discusses investing in alternative assets like car washes, oil and gas, and ATMs and what LPs should look for in investments. Jeremy Kuchenbecker | Real Estate Background VP of APCO Holdings Based i...
JF3503: How to Spot and Fix Poorly Operated Properties — the Due Diligence Show ft. Adrian Otto
April 07, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MBWelcome to the Due Diligence Show, a new Best Ever series featuring deep dives into every aspect of the due diligence process. In this series, our host, Slocomb Reed, will interview expert guests to uncover their stories, tips, and strategies to give you the information you need to master the due diligence process. In this episode, Adrian Otto, president and managing director of Whitestone Capital and CEO of WPG Property Management, joins Slocomb to discuss his due diligence process when wal...
JF3502: How to Build, Finance, and Manage a Short-Term Rental Portfolio from Scratch ft. Cale Delaney
April 06, 2024 08:12 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBCale Delaney, owner of JBR Investments & Management, joins Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Cale discusses his move from construction management to investing in short-term rentals in the Smoky Mountain region. He shares how he built his short-term rental business, including the keys to a successful short-term rental and the financing, renovation, and rental strategies in a changing STR landscape. Cale Delaney | Real Estate Background Owner - JBR Investments & Managemen...
JF3501: Challenges, Tax Structures, and Protecting Investor Capital When Investing in International Short-Term Rentals ft. Martin Papp
April 05, 2024 07:00 - 28 minutes - 40 MBMartin Papp, a general partner at The Nova Haus, joins Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Martin discusses his background in real estate investing and his current focus on building luxury boutique short-term rentals in high-growth markets. He also explains the return potential in international markets compared to the United States and the challenges of financing properties abroad. Martin Papp | Real Estate Background General Partner of The Nova Haus | Owner of Papp's Tea...
JF3500: Barbara Corcoran — Lessons from Waiters and Taxi Drivers, Finding Talent in Unlikely Places, and Timeless Strategies for Building a Real Estate Empire
April 04, 2024 10:03 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBIn this Best Ever Classic from April 2015, we’re bringing back Joe Fairless’s fantastic conversation with Barbara Corcoran. You might know her from Shark Tank, but Barbara is also the founder of the Corcoran Group, where she turned a $1,000 loan into a $5 billion real estate business. In this episode, Barbara shared timeless strategies for building a real estate empire, including finding talent in unlikely places, how conversations with taxi drivers and waiters informed her investment strate...
JF3499: Parting Words – A Special Thank You | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts
April 03, 2024 12:31 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBPassive 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. On this episode, Travis Watts concludes "Passive Investor Tips" series on the Best Ever Show, thanking listeners for their support over 4 years, shares tips for financial independence th...
JF3498: A New Class of Buyer, the Evolution of Leasing, and How Other Classes Stack Up vs. Industrial Real Estate ft. Chad Griffiths
April 02, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MBIndustrial real estate broker and investor Chad Griffiths joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Chad discusses the state of industrial real estate, including how businesses have become a new class of buyer, how industrial leasing has evolved in a high-interest-rate environment, and how industrial stacks up vs. other asset classes in 2024. Previous Episode: JF2779: Why Now Is the Time to Break into Industrial Real Estate ft. Chad Griffiths Jack Thomas | Real...
JF3497: Adventures in Private Lending, Investing in Hotel Development, and How to Strategically Target Appreciation Hot Spots ft. Jack Thomas
April 01, 2024 09:56 - 41 minutes - 58.3 MBJack Thomas, president of Jetway Financial, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, he explains his transition from fix-and-flips to private lending and note investing. He also discusses targeting cash flow vs. appreciation across different markets, how to strategically plan for appreciation, and raising capital to invest in hotel development, including the four-legged model he uses for sustainable investing. Jack Thomas | Real Estate Background President of Jetway...
JF3496: The Experience Myth, Why Steady Deal Flow Is a Superpower, and Key Questions LPs Should Be Asking — The Due Diligence Show ft. Lance Pederson
March 31, 2024 07:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBWelcome to the Due Diligence Show, a new Best Ever series featuring deep dives into every aspect of the due diligence process. In this series, our host, Slocomb Reed, will interview expert guests to uncover their stories, tips, and strategies to give you the information you need to master the due diligence process. In this episode, Lance Pederson, co-founder and CEO of Passive Advantage, joins Slocomb to discuss due diligence for limited partners, including questions LPs should be asking GPs...
JF3495: How to Raise Capital on LinkedIn and What You’re (Probably) Doing Wrong on Social Media ft. Amy Sylvis
March 30, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBAmy Sylvis, principal at Sylvis Capital, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Amy discusses the 800 units she’s recently closed in Dallas, how she broke onto the CRE scene, and the power of networking. She also dives into her process for creating consistent content for social media and her strategy for raising capital on LinkedIn. Repeat Guest: JF2721: How This New Multifamily Investor Closed 4 Deals in First 6 Months ft. Amy Sylvis Amy Sylvis | Real Estate Backg...
JF3494: Here is How Much You Need to Retire – The Simple Formula | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts
March 29, 2024 07:00 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBPassive 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. On this episode, Travis Watts emphasizes the importance of saving a percentage of take-home pay during working years. Inspired by Mr. Money Mustache (Pete), the episode covers the FIRE m...
JF3493: Racketeering, Collusion, and the Biggest Losers of the NAR Settlement — Best Ever Roundtable
March 28, 2024 08:40 - 43 minutes - 60.1 MBThis edition of the Best Ever Roundtable — featuring hosts Ash Patel, Slocomb Reed, and Joe Cornwell — turns into a debate of sorts as the hosts discuss the recently proposed NAR settlement. Ash shares personal stories of realtor experiences, both in residential and commercial, and argues that the proposed settlement could put an end to the “racketeering” and “collusion” that exists in the industry. Socomb and Joe — both brokers — take the other side, with Slocomb defending realtors and Joe ...
JF3492: The 4 Key Points of Underwriting, the State of Self-Storage, and Investing Through Market Cycles ft. Ryan Smith
March 27, 2024 08:10 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MBRyan Smith, principal at Elevation Capital Group, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Ryan discusses his upbringing in real estate, investing in mobile home parks and self-storage, and investing through multiple market cycles. He also breaks down the state of self-storage and the four key points he uses in his underwriting process. Repeat Guest: JF1868: Investor Creates Software To Better Manage Real Estate with Ryan Smith Sponsors: Viking Capital ...
JF3491: Buying Cash, Killing Deals by Overnegotiating, and Falling in Love with the Numbers vs. the Asset ft. Rob Powell
March 26, 2024 07:44 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBRob Powell, CEO and Principal of RESOLUT Real Estate, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Rob discusses how he missed out on building a mobile home park portfolio by having unrealistic expectations and overnegotiating. He also shares his strategy behind buying cash, residential vs. non-residential commercial real estate, and why you should fall in love with the numbers, not the asset. Rob Powell | Real Estate Background CEO and Principal, RESOLUT RE Based in:...
JF3490: The Great Basis Reset, Wheel-and-Spoke Markets, and Exiting a 500-Unit Multifamily Deal ft. Irwin Boris
March 25, 2024 07:19 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBIrwin Boris, senior vice president of investments at Heritage Capital Group, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Irwin and Ash nerd out on the nuances of industrial real estate, including small-bay flex, outfitting spaces for unique tenants, why Irwin covets “wheel-and-spoke” markets. Irwin also shares his thoughts on the current economic climate and explains why he’s selling a 500-unit multifamily property despite it not being the best time to sell. Irwin Boris | ...
JF3489: How Little Things Can Cause Big Problems, Third Parties, and Nailing Your 30-60-90 Plan — The Due Diligence Show ft. Sandhya Seshadri
March 24, 2024 08:09 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBWelcome to the Due Diligence Show, a new Best Ever series featuring deep dives into every aspect of the due diligence process. In this series, our host, Slocomb Reed, will interview expert guests to uncover their stories, tips, and strategies to give you the information you need to master the due diligence process. Sandhya Seshadri, a Dallas-based apartment syndicator and asset management coach, shares insights on multifamily property due diligence, focusing on physical, financial, and env...
JF3488: A Self-Proclaimed Deal Junkie on TopGolf, Undercapitalization, and Why 2024 Presents a Rare Opportunity ft. Dave Allred
March 23, 2024 12:13 - 37 minutes - 52 MBDave Allred, CEO of Axia Partners, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Dave — a self-proclaimed deal junkie — discusses how he landed TopGolf on a NNN lease, how he reverse-engineered his goals to achieve lifestyle freedom, and why he’s excited about the opportunity that exists right now. He also explains how, even though his heart is in multifamily, he has expanded by being opportunistic in other asset classes. Repeat Guest: JF2555: Half a Million by 25 with D...
JF3487: Paused Distributions, Bottlenecks, and the Power of Diversification ft. Andrew McNair
March 22, 2024 07:17 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBAndrew McNair, president and founder of Swan Capital, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Andrew discusses the danger of investing with syndicators with short track records, working with (and marketing to) retirees, and the power of diversification. He goes on to discuss how, as a fund manager, he’s vetted syndicators in the past, and how that process has changed over time during a challenging economic climate. Andrew McNair | Real Estate Background President & Fo...
JF3486: FIRE Movement And Real Estate - What You Need To Know | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts
March 21, 2024 11:37 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBPassive 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 todays episode, Travis Watts emphasizes the importance of diversification, understanding market trends, and the value of patience and consistent investing strategies to achieve long-t...
JF3485: Have CRE Prices Bottomed Out? Big Players Think So — Here’s What it Means for Investors ft. Logan Freeman
March 20, 2024 07:19 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBWelcome the the Best Ever midweek news brief, a new series where we will highlight the top headlines CRE investors should be paying attention to this week, followed by a deep dive on a larger news topic or trend alongside a CRE expert. Today’s Headlines: Denver is on Fire: Despite its high home prices relative to the national average, Colorado’s Capital has taken the top spot in U.S. News’s recent list of the nation’s 20 hottest housing markets. Minneapolis Captivates Renters: Renters...
JF3484: Bringing In More Capital to Negotiate Higher Returns — the Nuances of Managing a Fund ft. Igor Shaltanov and Nikita Volchek
March 19, 2024 07:58 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MBIgor Shaltanov and Nikita Volchek, founders of Avista Fund, join host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Igor and Nikita discuss the nuances of operating a fund, including how they align the interests of the investors and fund managers and how funds can negotiate favorable terms for investors. Igor Shaltanov and Nikita Volchek | Real Estate Background Founder/Managing Partner of Avista Fund Portfolio: 3,200+ multifamily units, cumulative value of over $500MM Based ...
JF3483: The Best Time to Buy Multifamily Is Coming — How and When to Capitalize ft. Zamir Kazi
March 18, 2024 07:07 - 21 minutes - 28.8 MBZamir Kazi, CEO of ZMR Capital, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. A college dropout who learned how to renovate properties by watching YouTube, Zamir now has 50 properties with more than 10,000 units under management. In this episode, Zamir discusses the “perfect storm” that has given rise to distress, his 200-plus unit buy box, and why he’s being patient and waiting for the right time — which he says is coming — to buy in the face of the wave of upcoming distress. Zamir Kazi ...
JF3482: Skipping These 5 Due Diligence Steps Could Cost You BIG — the Due Diligence Show ft. Charles Seamen
March 17, 2024 09:18 - 24 minutes - 33 MBWelcome to the Due Diligence Show, a new Best Ever series featuring deep dives into every aspect of the due diligence process. In this series, our host, Slocomb Reed, will interview expert guests to uncover their stories, tips, and strategies to give you the information you need to master the due diligence process. Charles Seamen, a real estate syndicator focused on multifamily, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show for another installment of the Due Diligence Show. In this episode...
JF3481: The Formula for Risk Mitigation and How to Play (and Win) in Single-Tenant Industrial ft. Neil Wahlgren
March 16, 2024 07:00 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBNeil Wahlgren, a partner at MAG Capital Partners, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Neil discusses risk mitigation in single-tenant industrial, focusing on the importance of credit analysis and vetting a business’s financials. He also evaluates the current industrial real estate market, the state of industrial lending, and explores how his firm handles expiring leases for long-term tenants. Neil Wahlgren | Real Estate Background Partner, MAG Capital Partners...
JF3480: How Today’s Lost Deals Fuel Tomorrow’s Distress, and Why ‘You’re Doing Yourself a Disservice’ if You’re Only in Multifamily ft. Chad King
March 15, 2024 07:00 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MBChad King, CEO and founder of Titan Capital Group, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Chad discusses his GP portfolio, which consists of $106 million AUM across multiple asset classes. An expert underwriter, he also shares his strategy behind losing out on deals today to buy distress tomorrow, how to buy right in self-storage, and the opportunity available now in the office sector. Chad King | Real Estate Background CEO and Founder of Titan Capital Group Portfo...
JF3479: Wall Street Is Eating Up Main Street | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts
March 14, 2024 07:26 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBPassive 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. On this episode of Passive Investor Tips, Travis Watts discusses the impact of Wall Street and corporations like Amazon entering the single-family real estate market. It covers the advan...
JF3478: ‘Anything Is Possible’ — How to Get the Best Financing Terms by Building Relationships with Banks ft. JD Gray
March 13, 2024 05:29 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBJD Gray, president of Cadon Ridge Advisors, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, JD shares how he got started in real estate, including the importance of finding a great mentor and cutting his teeth on a value-add self-storage deal. He also discusses using debt and equity to scale into bigger projects, his direct-to-seller strategy for finding off-market deals, and building relationships with banks to get favorable financing terms. JD Gray | Real Estate Backgroun...
JF3477: ‘The Money’s Still There’ — How Investor Sentiment Has Changed in Value-Add Multifamily ft. Linda Lim
March 12, 2024 09:07 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBLinda Lim, founder and CEO of Essential Element Capital, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Linda discusses shifting your strategy when deals don’t pencil, the nuances of investor relations in a challenging economy, how investor sentiment has changed in value-add multifamily, and anticipating market shifts in 2024-25. Linda Lim | Real Estate Background Founder & CEO of Essential Element Capital Multifamily Syndication, Fund Manager, and Distribuitor. P...
JF3476: Raising Capital from Physicians, the ‘Buyer Beware’ Mantra, and the Nuances of Operating a Fund of Funds ft. Danny Bramer
March 11, 2024 07:00 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBDanny Bramer, founder of The Cash Flow MD, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. After an autoimmune condition robbed him of his ability to practice anesthesiology, Danny turned to real estate investing. In this episode, Danny discusses operating a fund of funds, the nuances of raising capital from physicians, and the questions passive investors should ask before investing in a fund of funds. Danny Bramer | Real Estate Background CashFlowMD Physician by training, full time entrepr...
JF3475: Due Diligence Show: The 5 Sins of Due Diligence ft. Dax Ferguson
March 10, 2024 08:33 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBWelcome to the first episode of the Due Diligence Show, a new Best Ever series featuring deep dives into every aspect of the due diligence process. In this series, our host, Slocomb Reed, will interview expert guests to uncover their stories, tips, and strategies to give you the information you need to master the due diligence process. In this kickoff episode, Dax Ferguson, CEO of Heritage Construction and Consulting Services, joins Slocomb to discuss the most common due diligence mistakes...
JF3474: Mistakes You’re (Probably) Making on LinkedIn, Story-selling, and Scaling to 2,500 Units ft. Anders Jacobson
March 09, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBOn this episode of the Best Ever Podcast, Ash Patel interviews Anders Jacobson, CEO of Brighton Capital, shares his journey from a 13-year sales career to building a portfolio of over 2,500 multifamily units. He discusses the importance of getting started in real estate and the role of syndication in his success. Anders also highlights the significance of addressing pain points for investors and the power of storytelling in sales and real estate. He offers advice on attracting new investors ...
JF3473: Selling for Success | Multifamily Fundamentals
March 08, 2024 12:13 - 58 minutes - 79.9 MBMultifamily 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 this episode of ...
JF3472: How Single-Family Differs From Commercial Real Estate | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts
March 07, 2024 09:35 - 12 minutes - 8.83 MBPassive 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. Travis Watts discusses the choice between discipline or regret in investing, emphasizing the importance of discipline for financial success. He reflects on personal family experiences to...
JF3471: Creative Fund Structures, the Secondary Syndication Market, and Raising $100M ft. Christion Sadler
March 06, 2024 09:15 - 29 minutes - 20 MBOn todays episode, Joe Cornwell interviews Christion Sadler. Christion Sadler is an award winning real estate entrepreneur based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. With over 18 years as an independent real estate investor, Christion has bought, sold, and managed projects spanning many asset classes including single family, multi family, commercial, and land. Christion Sadler | Real Estate Background VP of Investor Relations at PREIshare Portfolio 4+ Commercial Properties, Partner in $100m...
JF3470: The Changing Tides of Investor Sentiment ft. Gideon Pfeffer
March 05, 2024 13:08 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MBGideon Pfeffer, CEO and managing partner at The GSH Group, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Gideon discusses his pivot from investing in single-family homes to the multifamily space, investor sentiment and what he’s seeing in 2024, and why the “Stay Alive Till ‘25” approach is beginning to wane. Gideon Pfeffer | Real Estate Background CEO and managing partner at The GSH Group Portfolio 7,500 apartment units Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Sponsors:...
JF3469: The Psychology of Investing and Why NOW Is the Time to Be Opportunistic in Multifamily ft. Ravi Gupta MD
March 04, 2024 07:55 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBRavi Gupta is a managing partner and COO at Viking Capital Investments, a multifamily syndication company. Today, he joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. Ravi is a trained physician who, with his partner, Vikram Raya, went from investing as a hobby to raising more than $230 million in equity and acquiring more than $800 million in real estate. In this episode, Ravi discusses the mindset shift that must happen to pivot from your W2 job to being a syndicator or full-time investor, havin...
JF3468: The Rise of Preferred Equity and What’s Really Happening with Multifamily Distress ft. Vicki Schiff
March 03, 2024 20:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBVicky Schiff, CEO at Avrio Management, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Vicky — a CRE entrepreneur and Adjunct Professor of Real Estate at Pepperdine Graziadio Business School — discusses preferred equity, its place in the capital stack, and the opportunity it presents for investors in the current CRE landscape. She illustrates this by breaking down a specific case study and goes on to discuss how rising interest rates have given rise to pref equity, all while ...
JF3467: Tenant Horror Stories, Election Impact, and the Hard Landing That’s (Probably) Coming ft. Ash Patel and Joe Cornwell
March 02, 2024 10:40 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBBest Ever Show hosts Ash Patel and Joe Cornwell convene for a two-man Best Ever Roundtable. In this episode, Ash and Joe discuss the differences between screening tenants for commercial properties vs. residential, including the difficulties they’ve faced and mistakes they’ve made. They also dive into mindset tactics to overcome fear and imposter syndrome, strategies for working with mentors and accountability partners, and where they think the real estate market is going — and how they plan ...