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JF3250: Faraz Hemani — 3-Step Formula for Succeeding in Self-Storage, Why Flex Industrial Is the Best-Kept Secret in Real Estate, and How to Compete in a Crowded Self-Storage Industry Jul 29, 2023

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Faraz Hemani is the owner of Pebble Ridge Capital, which manages storage facilities with zero onsite staff through technology and automation. In this episode, Faraz talks about his recipe for success when it comes to acquiring and managing 10 self-storage facilities across four states. He also shares why he is expanding into flex industrial and advice for those looking to make the jump from storage.

Faraz Hemani | Real Estate Background

Owner of Pebble Ridge Capital
Portfolio:
- 10 self-storage facilities in four different states
- Land for development
Based in: Houston, TX
Say hi to him at:
- LinkedIn
- Twitter
Best Ever Book: Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari
Greatest Lesson: Intelligence/talent only takes you so far. Personality, hard work, and risk tolerance are everything.

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JF3249: Ash Patel — Learning from 10 Years of Mistakes and Mindset Struggles in Commercial Real Estate Investing Jul 28, 2023

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Ash Patel is the founder of Invest Beyond Multifamily, which invests in daily-use, necessity-based commercial real estate properties in growth markets. He is also a host of The Best Ever Show podcast. This episode features a recent talk Ash gave at the Best Ever Cincinnati Real Estate Meetup. He discusses the major lessons he’s learned over the past 10 years as a full-time investor and advice for time management and goal setting.

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JF3248: Should You Invest in Private Equity? | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts Jul 27, 2023

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Passive 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.

When you’re trying to grow your net worth and forge a path to success, many people say to mimic the wealthy and successful. Well, most high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals have a large portion of their portfolios in private equity. There are a variety of benefits to private equity such as diversification and tax advantages, but is it the right path for you? In this episode, Travis discusses how to make this decision.

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JF3247: Ruben Greth — Capitalizing on the Build-to-Rent Trend, Navigating Objections from LPs, and Exploring the Benefits of Ground-Up Development Jul 26, 2023

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Ruben Greth is the managing partner and full-time syndicator at Legacy Acquisitions, which raises capital for commercial real estate syndications. In this episode, Ruben shares his advice for developing an infrastructure around capital raising, how he deals with common objections from LPs, and the many benefits of ground-up development as it relates to build-to-rent projects.

Ruben Greth | Real Estate Background

Managing partner and full-time syndicator at Legacy Acquisitions
Portfolio:
- 475 doors
- Three build-to-rent subdivisions in different phases of development
Based in: Phoenix, AZ
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Best Ever Book: How to Own Your Own Mind by Napoleon Hill
Greatest Lesson: Anytime you have the opportunity to keep real estate, do so.

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JF3246: Shane Thomas — How to Balance Diversification With Focus, Communicating With Investors During a Quiet Deal Period, and How to Scale Faster by Hiring Smarter Jul 25, 2023

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Shane Thomas is the co-founder and managing partner at Catalyst Equity Partners, which specializes in multifamily real estate investing and repositioning well-located assets. In this episode, Shane shares communication tactics to keep investors primed for potential opportunities when deal flow is down, how he is diversifying with other asset classes while remaining focused on multifamily, and what he would have done differently to scale faster.

Shane Thomas | Real Estate Background

Co-founder and managing partner at Catalyst Equity Partners
Portfolio:
- 1,900+ units
- $300M in assets under management
Based in: Houston, TX
Say hi to him at:
- catequity.com
- LinkedIn
Best Ever Book: King of Capital by David Carey
Greatest Lesson: Under-capitalizing our first heavy value-add deal.

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JF3245: Sief Khafagi - How to Win $200,000 at the Best Ever Conference, Using Data to Thrive in the Short-Term Rental Industry, and How to Identify a Desirable STR Market Jul 24, 2023

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Sief Khafagi is the founder of Techvestor, which provides investors with a strategic way to invest in short-term rental investment properties. In this episode, Sief discusses the short-term rental landscape as it stands today and how Techvestor is overcoming some of the common pitfalls many operators are encountering to thrive and build a strong portfolio. He also shares Techvestor’s business plan and how they identify ideal markets for their short-term rental properties.

Sief Khafagi | Real Estate Background

Founder of Techvestor
Portfolio:
- 120+ short-term rentals
Based in: Los Angeles, CA
Say hi to him at:
- techvestor.com
- LinkedIn
Best Ever Book: Purple Cow by Seth Godin
Greatest Lesson: Go after the things that scare you, and find folks that are willing to take the ride with you.

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JF3244: Brooke Ceballos-Pinero — 3 Pieces of Advice for Women Coming Up in Real Estate, Why Real Estate Is a Pay-to-Play Game, and Why Mentorships Are the Greatest Shortcut to Success Jul 23, 2023

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Brooke Ceballos-Pinero is the CEO and co-founder of Empower Capital, which empowers people financially where they live, work, and play via passive investment opportunities through multifamily real estate acquisitions focusing on women and marginalized communities.

In this episode, Brooke speaks the truth about why there aren’t more women in commercial real estate and how we can change that. She also discusses the power of mentorships and why showing up in person for yourself at events and masterminds can make all the difference in your career.

Brooke Ceballos-Pinero | Real Estate Background

CEO and co-founder of Empower Capital
Portfolio:
- LP of 676 units
- GP of 581 units and one NNN lease

Based in: Rocklin, CA
Say hi to her at:
- Instagram
- LinkedIn

Best Ever Book: Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss
Greatest Lesson: No deal is better than a bad deal. Investors are your lifeline and your reputation is everything. Don't risk it.

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JF3243: Jim Fredo — Applying the BRRRR Method to Multifamily, How to Know When It’s Time to Cash Out and Refinance, and How to Source Adequate Contracting Work Jul 22, 2023

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Jim Fredo is the key principal and founder of Spring Capital Partners, which employs the BRRRR method to add value and refinance funds quickly, holding long-term for cash flow. In this episode, Jim shares his business plan and timeline for cash-out refinancing on multifamily deals, what he learned from a recent 28-unit purchase, and how he’s overcome the biggest struggle of finding adequate contractors to cover the renovations.

Jim Fredo | Real Estate Background

Key principal and founder of Spring Capital Partners
Portfolio:
- 97 doors Single-family rentals and multifamily
Based in: Pittsburgh, PA
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Best Ever Book: Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins
Greatest Lesson: Be creative, but don’t force a deal.

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JF3242: Christine Hsu - The Best Tactic to Vet Syndicators, the Importance of Having Friends in the Multifamily Investing Industry, and Tips on Attracting Investors Outside of Your Network Jul 21, 2023

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Christine Hsu is the co-founder and COO of Noblivest, which is a syndication and fund that invests in commercial real estate, offering passive income opportunities to accredited investors who are interested in minimizing risk and maximizing cash flow.

In this episode, Christine discusses the importance of due diligence when it comes to vetting deals, investors, and syndicators. She also shares her tips for attracting investors outside of your circle and why it’s important to always remember your “why”.

Christine Hsu | Real Estate Background

Co-founder and COO of Noblivest
Portfolio:
- Five rental properties in Philadelphia and NY
- GP/fund manager of 1,400+ units in AL, AZ, FL, and TX
Based in: Westchester, NY
Say hi to her at:
- noblivest.com
- LinkedIn
Best Ever Book: Getting to Neutral by Trevor Moawad
Greatest Lesson: Figure out your why, and ground yourself in it. When things aren’t going right, it’s easy to lose motivation, but remember why you're in this can get you through it.

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JF3241: Become Twice as Rich by Desiring Half as Much: How to Do More With Less | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts Jul 20, 2023

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In this episode, Travis discusses the dilemma many Americans face by not investing enough, and instead being sucked into the power of consumer culture. He shares his experience with living below his means in order to achieve his goal of earning enough passive income to retire early, and encourages people to do the same.

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