Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever
3,532 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 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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JF3466: Asset Management - the Real Money Maker in Real Estate | Multifamily Fundamentals
March 01, 2024 09:28 - 50 minutes - 69.3 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. Matt Faircloth and ...
JF3465: The Pain of Discipline or Regret | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts
February 29, 2024 10:49 - 8 minutes - 5.86 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...
JF3464: Rents Are Cooling, but Not Everywhere: How Class A ‘Luxury’ Supply Is Putting Pressure on Class C Rents ft. Jay Parsons
February 28, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBWelcome to 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: Self-Storage Boom Set to Peak: A recent report from Yardi Matrix predicts a surge in supply for 2024 and 25, followed by a decline in later years, signaling a major shift in what’s become an attractive asset class for investors. ‘Cause f...
JF3463: Ditching Student Rentals, Navigating Tenant Delinquency, and Letting Geographic Focus Drive ft. Mac Shelton
February 27, 2024 08:25 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBMac Shelton — founding partner at Sweetbay Capital, which focuses on multifamily value-add deals in Virginia and the Carolinas — joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Mac discusses investing in student rentals before reading Joe Fairless’s Book — the Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book — and how the lack of scalability in student rentals led him and his partner to pivot to multifamily syndication. From niching down and investing in familiar markets to overcoming te...
JF3462: Why ‘Always Be Closing’ Is Dead and Elevating Your Business with Virtual Assistants ft. Valentina Brega
February 26, 2024 08:34 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBValentina Brega, owner/operator of HireTrainVA.com, joins host Joe Cornwell on th Best Ever Show, sharing her story of immigrating to the U.S. from Moldova and her origins in real estate. In this episode, she discusses cutting her teeth making cold calls at a wholesaling company, what she learned about communications from analyzing her own conversations, and how hiring virtual assistants can help elevate your business and do more deals. Valentina Brega | Real Estate Background HireTrainVA...
JF3461: A Master Syndicator’s Formula for Crushing It in Any Economic Environment ft. Ivan Barratt
February 25, 2024 08:58 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBIvan Barratt is a multifamily owner, manager, and syndicator who specializes in large apartment communities in the Midwest. The founder and CEO of The BAM Companies, Barratt joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show to discuss how his company not only weathered the high-interest-rate storm in 2023, but thrived, and is in a position to continue thriving in 2024 and beyond. In this episode, Barratt discusses why and how his company prioritizes an operational value of traditional physical va...
JF3460: How to Get Your Tenants to Stay Forever ft. Frank Rizzo
February 24, 2024 12:22 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBFrank Rizzo, CEO of Stone Capital, an owner/operator of mobile home communities across the Southeast, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Frank discusses the biggest value-add opportunities in mobile home park investing and how owner/operators can cultivate long-term residents. With a focus on community-building rather than managing parks like a typical multifamily investment, Frank shares the strategies that helped him and his partner go full cycle on multiple de...
JF3459: Building the Best Ever Local Team | Multifamily Fundamentals
February 23, 2024 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 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, Ma...
JF3458: 2024 Market Outlook for Multifamily Apartments | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts
February 22, 2024 09:10 - 22 minutes - 31.4 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. This episode covers the 2024 multifamily market, highlighting a potential bullish outlook despite current challenges. Key points include a significant amount of multifamily loans maturin...
JF3457: Hitting Rock Bottom, Neuromodulation, and Becoming a Self-Taught Investor ft. David Lucas
February 21, 2024 08:21 - 33 minutes - 23.8 MBDavid Lucas, a self-taught investor and neuromodulation guide (trust us, he’ll explain), joins host Joe Cornwell to discuss his journey from working in film, music, and television to eventually becoming an active real estate investor. In this episode, David discusses how he taught himself how to invest in real estate, why he chose the multifamily niche, his early property management issues, and why he chose to cap himself at 29 units as an active investor before transitioning to a more passi...
JF3456: Preferred Equity and the Biggest Opportunity for Investors in 2024 ft. Darin Davis
February 20, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBDarin Davis, Principal at Club Capital, joins host Joe Cornwell to discuss the opportunity in today’s market to capitalize on preferred equity. In this episode, Darin explains what preferred equity is, how it differs from common equity, and why the current climate has created a huge opportunity for investors to capitalize on pref equity. He also explains what he loves about the Texas and Florida markets and why Texas is an economic juggernaut. Darin Davis | Real Estate Background Club Cap...
JF3455: Secrets to Finding the Right Financing, The Reality of 10X, and Why No Deal Is Better Than a Bad Deal ft. Gino Barbaro
February 19, 2024 08:53 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBMultifamily legend Gino Barbaro — co-founder of Jake and Gino, a vertically integrated real estate company — joins host Ash Patel to discuss all things multifamily in the current climate. In this episode, Gino lifts the veil on his investing strategy in 2024 and beyond and explains why the Fed won’t raise rates again this year, why no deal is better than a bad deal, how tio find the right financing by engaging with local credit unions and small community banks, and much more. Gino Barbaro ...
JF3454: ‘Have You Had Your Teeth Kicked In?’ — A 27-Year CRE Veteran on How to Recession-Proof Your Business Veteran ft. Roger King
February 18, 2024 11:17 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBHost Slocomb Reed interviews Roger King, the CEO of Kings Unlimited LLC, a real estate investor education and coaching platform. In this episode, Roger discusses how he went from pursuing a music career at Berklee College of Music to investing in real estate in 1996. From his 27 years and experience in multiple market cycles, he shares his tips on how to recession-proof your portfolio, including not being afraid to pivot or reinvest yourself and having difficult conversations with investors ...
JF3453: The Answer to Procrastination and How to Build a Real Estate Business From Scratch ft. Chad Schieler
February 17, 2024 08:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBHost Ash Patel interviews Chad Schieler, the founder and principal owner at Focused Capital. In this episode, Chad shares his experience getting started with partnerships, including the biggest lessons he learned from his early partnerships. He also discusses how he achieved the freedom that has allowed him to live in Hawaii part-time, a time he suffered from and overcame procrastination, and his blueprint for anyone to get started in real estate, including how to start raising capital from ...
JF3452: Getting Equity in Today’s Market | Multifamily Fundamentals
February 16, 2024 07:57 - 43 minutes - 30 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, Ma...
JF3451: Stop Chasing Yield - This is a Better Strategy | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts
February 15, 2024 10:54 - 10 minutes - 14.2 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 episode, Travis Watts discusses why chasing yield isn't the best investment strategy, sharing insights from a mentor with a high net worth who prefers low-risk investments. He em...
JF3450: The $1 Billion Question: Will the Money Raised for Distressed Office Be Successful? ft. Brian Pascus
February 14, 2024 08:12 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIt’s no secret what’s been happening in office real estate across the country since the pandemic. During COVID-19, as work-from-home became ingrained in the American economy, office values plummeted. Now, with $117B in US CRE office debt maturing in 2024 and a 20% vacancy rate (the highest in 40 years), investors with dry powder are preparing to capitalize. And it’s not just Institutional investors who are ready to pounce. According to a recent piece in Commercial Observer, Chad Carpente...
JF3449: ‘The Fed Hasn’t Scared Enough People,’ Hidden Superpowers, and Marketing Hacks: Best Ever Roundtable ft. Ash Patel and Joe Cornwell
February 13, 2024 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this episode, Best Ever Show hosts Ash Patel and Joe Cornwell catch up for an impromptu roundtable discussion. Joe discusses the current state of his business as he tries to compete in a low-inventory multifamily environment, including marketing strategies and how he’s optimizing his deal flow. Meanwhile, Ash discusses the importance of marketing yourself (even on social media), why he thinks interest rates could actually go up rather than down, and why your ADHD might not be a flaw, but ...
JF3448: Blueprints for Growth: Navigating Real Estate Development ft. Eugene Gershman
February 12, 2024 08:59 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this episode, Joe Cornwell interviews Eugene Gershman, CEO of GIS Development Core, discussing real estate development, Gershman's entry into the field through his family business, the importance of planning and team expertise in projects, challenges faced, and the evolution of their business model focusing on partnerships and geographic diversification. Key Takeaways: Eugene Gershman's journey in real estate began with a family business, highlighting the advantage of having a construc...
JF3447: A Former U.S. Marshal on Taking the Risk Out of Retail ft. Phil Boggia
February 11, 2024 08:38 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBIn today’s episode, Phil Boggia joins our host Ash Patel on the Best Ever Show. Phil is the director of acquisitions at NNN Invest, where they raise equity to buy existing and value-add NNN properties and vacant retail. A former U.S. Marshal and special agent for Homeland Security, Phil pivoted to residential real estate before discovering triple-net leasing. He then made the move to retail investing, focusing on single-tenant NNN investments. In this episode, Phil discusses how he mitigates...
JF3446: How This Fund Manager Vets Investment Opportunities in 2024 ft. Paul Shannon
February 10, 2024 08:47 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBPaul Shannon, owner and manager of the RedHawk Real Estate Invest Wise Collective, joins our host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. Paul is also an owner-operator and LP investor who went from medical equipment sales to buying real estate, eventually investing as a limited partner, which led him to start a fund to help other LPs enjoy the benefits of real estate. In this episode, Paul discusses his strategy for vetting investment opportunities for his LPs, the maturation of the syndication...
JF3445: The Art of Closing Deals Fast and Efficiently | Multifamily Fundamentals
February 09, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 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 the episode, Mat...
JF3444: The Pivot from Time-Trader to Passive Investor | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts
February 08, 2024 08:00 - 10 minutes - 6.97 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 episode, Travis Watts shares his journey from time-for-money jobs to generating significant passive income, enabling a lifestyle of freedom, teaching others, and traveling. He em...
JF3443: Collusion, Mistakes, and Hard Realities in Property Management ft. Mike Zucker
February 07, 2024 08:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBIn this episode, Ash Patel discusses property management and real estate investment strategies with Mike Zucker, managing partner of Peak Properties LLC. They cover Mike's journey from starting in property management to managing over 8,500 units, focusing on achieving high ROI and low vacancy for real estate investors. Mike shares his approach to property management, the importance of adapting to market changes, and strategies for maintaining and increasing property value. Key Takeaways: ...
JF3442: The Truth About Insurance Costs in 2024, and How to Mitigate Them ft. Jeremy Goodrich
February 06, 2024 10:07 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode, Joe Cornwell interviews Jeremy Goodrich, as they discuss insurance and risk management in real estate investing. They highlight the importance of a holistic approach, common mistakes, and strategies to mitigate costs. Key Takeaways: Holistic Insurance Understanding: Recognizing the importance of seeing insurance as part of a larger risk management strategy to protect investments. Avoiding Common Mistakes: Learning from typical oversights in risk management, such as inad...
JF3441: A Playbook for Working with CRE Lenders in 2024 ft. Kurt Weil
February 05, 2024 08:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode, Ash Patel discusses real estate investing, lending strategies, and market trends with Kurt Weil. They explore the benefits of using lending brokers, changes in lending practices, and the importance of relationship-building with lenders. The conversation also touches on the challenges and strategies for securing loans in the current economic climate. Key Takeaways: Leveraging Lending Brokers: Utilizing the expertise of lending brokers to navigate the complex real estate le...
JF3440: Niche Down to Scale Up Your Business ft. Derek Peterson
February 04, 2024 08:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBIn this episode, Joe Cornwell talks with Derek Peterson about shifting his marketing firm to focus on real estate, helping operators in fundraising and marketing. Peterson highlights the importance of niching down and authenticity in marketing, and shares his journey in real estate, now overseeing over 500 doors and developing a new project in Phoenix. Key Takeaways: Importance of Niching Down in Marketing: Derek Peterson emphasizes the critical role of focusing on a specific niche in ma...
JF3439: Mastering BRRRR and Tech-Driven Real Estate Investing ft. Saad Dar
February 03, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 40.8 MBIn this episode, Joe Cornwell talks with Saad Dar, a BRRRR investor and head at Baselane. They talk about transitioning from CPA to real estate, the benefits of BRRRR in Philly, and leveraging FinTech and PropTech. They discuss the importance of market knowledge, contractor trust, and networking for investment success. Key Takeaways: Career Pivot to Real Estate Success: Saad Dar's transition from accounting to becoming a BRRRR investor and tech entrepreneur illustrates the power of aligni...
JF3438: Underwriting & Financing in Today’s Market | Multifamily Fundamentals
February 02, 2024 10:39 - 54 minutes - 74.5 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. Matt Faircloth and ...
JF3437: Teaching Kids About Money: Five Tips to Help Them Master the Game | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts
February 01, 2024 08:00 - 13 minutes - 18.5 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 episode of Passive Investor Tips, Travis Watts discusses five methods to teach children about money management and investing. The episode covers the importance of starting financ...
JF3436: How to Combat Rising Material Costs ft. Andy McQuade
January 31, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MBWelcome to 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: Retail is Back, Baby: Retail vacancy has hit a 17-year low, prompting landlords to withdraw the rent discounts and concessions they’ve been offering struggling tenants since the pandemic. This signals intensifying competition, meaning that ...
JF3435: Step-by-Step Guide to Developing in a Hot Market ft. Andrew Brewer
January 30, 2024 08:15 - 29 minutes - 39.8 MBAndrew Brewer, a real estate developer and the owner of IronGall Investments, joins our host Ash Patel to discuss his strategy for development in one of the nation’s hottest markets: Austin, Texas. His former career as a stationary engineer led him to real estate development, and in this episode, Andrew details his due diligence process, the right time to raise capital, how he works with local municipalities, and more. Key Takeaways: His Competitive Edge: Andrew targets hyper-local project...
JF3434: Secrets to Organic Growth in Multifamily and More ft. Sarah Sullivan
January 29, 2024 08:11 - 30 minutes - 41.5 MBSarah Sullivan, CEO of SuGo Capital, joins our host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show to discuss her road from Silicon Valley to the headaches of single-family investing and eventually to multifamily and alternative assets, including how diversifying her personal portfolio turned into a shift in her business model and the opportunities SuGo provides to investors. Key Takeaways: Outsource, Simplify, Educate: Sullivan likes to outsource as much as possible. Managing vendors is easier than m...
JF3433: A Nuclear Missile Operator’s Approach to Value-Add Multifamily ft. Geoff Kudlacz
January 28, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes - 36 MBWhat does the Air Force’s nuclear weapons department have in common with multifamily syndication? Geoff Kudlacz. Kudlacz — known as “Geoffrey Dollars” on social — joined our host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show to discuss his transition from Air Force nuclear missile operator to multifamily syndicator, including how he got started by raising capital from family and friends for his first deal, which was located in a neighborhood that you would not want to find yourself in. Kudlacz goes...
JF3432: Maximizing Returns in Net Lease Investments ft. Dan Lewkowicz
January 27, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MBAsh Patel and Dan Lewkowicz discuss Dan's real estate journey and expertise in net lease investments. They explore strategies for risk mitigation and profit maximization in single tenant properties, comparing them with multifamily assets. Dan offers practical advice for investors in the retail and net lease sectors, emphasizing the importance of analyzing tenant and property health. Dan Lewkowicz | Real Estate Background Senior Director | Encore Real Estate Investment Services Based in:...
JF3431: Raising Private Capital in Multifamily Real Estate | Multifamily Fundamentals
January 26, 2024 08:36 - 45 minutes - 62.5 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. On this episode...
JF3430: Before You Invest Another Dollar – Consider Doing This | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts
January 25, 2024 08:00 - 9 minutes - 13.6 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 episode, Travis Watts discusses improving personal financial management as a crucial step before investing, highlighting ways to save on everyday expenses like utilities and vehi...
JF3429: Market Volatility and the Most Dangerous Game in Real Estate ft. David Meyer
January 24, 2024 09:10 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBIn this episode, host Joe Cornwell is joined by David Meyer, a real estate investor who serves as VP of data and analytics at BiggerPockets. David discusses current market conditions and trends, the dangers of sitting on the sidelines, and what he’s buying now and why. Key Takeaways: The Great Interest Rate Debate — What He’s Seeing: Mortgage rates likely won't continue falling linearly, as hoped, in 2024 due to factors like record-low affordability, inventory shortages, and sluggish sale...
JF3428: Blueprint for Building a 900+ Unit Multifamily Portfolio ft. Farris Gosea
January 23, 2024 10:28 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBFarris Gosea, the founder of Farris Gosea Capital, talks about scaling his multifamily portfolio to 920 units, including the challenges he’s experienced along the way from finding great maintenance technicians to implementing better systems. Key Takeaways Scaling in Real Estate: Farris emphasizes the importance of transitioning to larger properties and why it’s critical to have a long term mindset prior to scaling. Financial Strategies and Management: Farris shares insights into his app...
JF3427: A Conversation with The Mobile Home Park Lawyer ft. Ferd Niemann
January 22, 2024 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBFerd Niemann, a seasoned mobile home park operator and real estate attorney, dives into the niche world of mobile home park investing. He shares expert insights about the nuances of real estate law, the specifics of mobile home park operations, and some of the risks associated with mobile home park investing that investors often overlook. Key Takeaways Transitioning to Mobile Home Park Investing: Ferd Niemann shares his journey from working in insurance and as a county appraiser to becomi...
JF3426: Top Criteria for Acquiring and Managing Industrial Properties ft. Neil Timmins
January 21, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MBNeil Timmins, CEO of Agent Optional, shares his journey from being a top Remax agent to an opportunistic commercial real estate investor. He details how he transitioned from residential to commercial real estate, his strategies for acquiring and managing industrial and retail properties, and his innovative approach to creating passive income streams for real estate professionals. Key Takeaways Transitioning from Residential to Commercial Real Estate: Neil discusses his shift from a succes...
JF3425: Lessons in Medical Real Estate and Business Acquisitions ft. Ward Schraeder
January 20, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBWard Schraeder, a versatile real estate mogul with over 30 years of industry experience, shares lessons he's learned spearheading massive commercial and healthcare developments, acquiring failing businesses, and simply seizing the right opportunities regardless of asset class. Key Takeaways The Power of Diversity in Real Estate Investments: Ward emphasizes the importance of diversification in real estate, highlighting his ventures across hospital developments, commercial real estate, and ...
JF3424: The Magic Market Ride: Perfecting Your Market Selection Strategy | Multifamily Fundamentals
January 19, 2024 08:00 - 56 minutes - 77.1 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. Guest host Matt Fai...
JF3423: A Brief History of American Tax Law and Reducing Your Tax Burden Through Real Estate | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts
January 18, 2024 08:00 - 8 minutes - 12.3 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. In this episode, Travis reviews a brief history of American tax law to give listeners an accurate perspective of how modern day tax policy fits into the broader historic landscape. He al...
JF3422: Sustainable Real Estate Investing: Green Profits and Social Impact ft. Dave Holman
January 17, 2024 08:00 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBDave Holman, Founder of Holman Homes, explores the world of green building syndications, historic renovations, and innovative refugee housing. He shares how he’s built a $40 million portfolio and is able to give back to his community while remaining profitable. Key Takeaways Sustainable and Cost-Effective Building Practices: Dave emphasizes the importance of green building and sustainability in real estate, discussing how environmentally friendly practices can be both cost-effective and b...
JF3421: Building Success: Insight into Real Estate Development with Sam Bates
January 16, 2024 08:39 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBSam Bates from Bates Capital Group talks about shifting his real estate business from acquisitions to development, mainly in multifamily and retail spaces, due to recent market changes. He discusses challenges like zoning laws and investor management, and the impact of COVID-19 on the sector. Bates also shares insights on financial strategies and risk mitigation in large-scale real estate development. Sam Bates | Real Estate Background Owner of Bates Capital Group Portfolio: 1,000+ m...
JF3420: How to Harness AI for Your Real Estate Operations ft. Vanessa Alfaro
January 15, 2024 08:09 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBVanessa Alfaro, a real estate investor with $50 million assets under management and founder of Venus Capital Partners, shares her profound insights on leveraging AI in real estate. This episode, recorded at the onset of 2024, delves into the transformative impact of AI on property management, acquisitions, and investor relations within commercial real estate and how teams can integrate it to maximize returns. Key Takeaways: AI in Real Estate Operations: Vanessa discusses how AI technologi...
JF3419: The Ins and Outs of European Real Estate Development ft. Daniel Wood
January 14, 2024 08:33 - 29 minutes - 20 MBDaniel Wood, a real estate developer and event promoter from Sweden, reveals the unique challenges and opportunities in European real estate development, particularly in the post-COVID landscape. Daniel shares his expertise in UK investments, his innovative approaches to property development, and the unique way he’s bringing investment education to crowds around the world. Key Takeaways: Challenges in European Real Estate Markets: Daniel provides insights into the European real estate la...
JF3418: Do’s and Don’ts of Bringing Property Management In-House and Developing a Direct-to-Seller Deal Sourcing System ft. Wyatt Simon
January 13, 2024 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBWyatt Simon of Full Circle Equity Partners shares his journey from aspiring NBA player to a successful real estate entrepreneur, revealing the strategies and challenges he faced while building his portfolio of 176 units. In this episode, we explore Wyatt's unique approach to real estate, including his transition from single-family homes to multifamily properties, his hands-on experience in property management, and how he developed his own direct to seller system. Key Takeaways: Starting S...
JF3417: Negotiating Win-Win Deals in Multifamily Investing | Multifamily Fundamentals
January 12, 2024 08:00 - 44 minutes - 61.2 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 the second episo...