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JF3220: Can You Make Money in a Negative Leverage Environment? | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts Jun 29, 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.

In this episode, Travis discusses whether you can make money in an economic environment where interest rates are higher than cap rates. Does it make sense to pay more for your debt than the property is actually producing? He shares two case studies of a value-add multifamily property and a brand new class A property to help illustrate why it does.

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JF3219: How to Use AI to Maximize Your Real Estate Investing Efforts ft. David Lecko Jun 28, 2023

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David Lecko is the CEO of DealMachine, an app designed to help real estate investors and professionals streamline and automate the process of finding and contacting property owners. In this episode, David discusses the pain points he encountered as an investor that inspired him to create DealMachine, how AI is revolutionizing the world of real estate investing, and three practical steps you can take today to incorporate AI into your life.

David Lecko | Real Estate Background

CEO of DealMachine
Portfolio:
- Nine single-family rentals
Based in: Austin, TX (invests in Indianapolis, IN)
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Best Ever Book: Humor, Seriously by Jennifer Aaker
Greatest Lesson: Using AI to help with my own investing and content creation.

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JF3218: Deferred Sales Trusts Explained: A 1031 Exchange Alternative ft. Brett Swarts Jun 27, 2023

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Brett Swarts is the founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions, which helps investors pursue their financial goals while navigating the exit of their highly appreciated assets and solving their capital gains tax challenges. In this episode, Brett explains how deferred sales trusts work as an alternative to 1031 exchanges, deferring capital gains taxes while still allowing investors access to the cash from their property sale.

Brett Swarts | Real Estate Background

Founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions
Portfolio:
- LP positions in
  - Multifamily
  - Industrial
  - Medical office
Based in: FL and CA
Say hi to him at:
- capitalgainstaxsolutions.com
- LinkedIn

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JF3217: Get Stable Cash Flow: Expert Tips for Landlords | Bonus Operations ft. Slocomb Reed Jun 26, 2023

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Bonus Operations is a series hosted by apartment owner/operator and Best Ever Show host, Slocomb Reed. In each five- to ten-minute episode, Slocomb provides his top takes for executing your business plan and maintaining cash flow.

In this episode, Slocomb introduces the '200 unit months of operation' concept to predict when a rental property portfolio stabilizes. It emphasizes long-term planning, particularly for small landlords, and discusses the influence of vacancy rates on net operating income.

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JF3216: Secrets to Creating a Great Property Management Company ft. Tim Donofrio Jun 25, 2023

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Tim Donofrio is the owner of Allocated Assets, a CRE investment and commercial property management company that works through word of mouth. In this episode, Tim discusses his theories on why property management companies have such a bad reputation, what investors should do to properly vet property managers, and how his company succeeds despite doing no formal marketing.

Tim Donofrio | Real Estate Background

Owner of Allocated Assets
Portfolio:
- Minority stake across multiple properties
Based in: Crown Point, IN
Say hi to him at:
- Instagram
Best Ever Book: 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson
Greatest Lesson: All education costs money. It can be a mistake, being taken advantage of, or overlooking details.

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JF3215: Strategies for Going Full-Cycle for the First Time ft. Nathan Walldorf Jun 24, 2023

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Nathan Walldorf is a multifamily property investor with Walldorf Capital Ventures, which buys class B and C, value-add apartment buildings of 100-plus units. In this episode, Nathan discusses the underwriting guidelines keeping their deals ahead of projections, the biggest challenges they’ve faced in the Dallas market this year, and how they are dealing with properties under bridge loans.

Nathan Walldorf | Real Estate Background

Multifamily property investor with Walldorf Capital Ventures
Portfolio:
- GP on 836 units (five apartment buildings in Texas)
- LP on 2000+ units
Based in: Chattanooga, TN
Say hi to him at:
- Walldorfcapitalventures.com
- thewealthbuildingtrifecta.com
Best Ever Book: Beyond Positive Thinking by Robert Anthony
Greatest Lesson: Be selective about who you partner with, make sure everyone is above board.

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JF3214: The Mindset You Need to Succeed in 2023 ft. Rod Khleif Jun 23, 2023

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Rod Khleif is the director of Lifetime CashFlow Academy, host of the Lifetime Cashflow Through Real Estate Investing Podcast, and director of acquisitions for CRE Equity Capital. In this episode, Rod talks about how investors can prepare themselves for what’s possibly to come in the next 12 months, what he learned from losing $50 million in the Great Recession, and why he believes we could be headed into the greatest real estate opportunities of our lifetime.

Rod Khleif | Real Estate Background

Director of Lifetime CashFlow Academy, host of the Lifetime Cashflow Through Real Estate Investing Podcast, and director of acquisitions for CRE Equity Capital
Portfolio:
- 4,500 units in seven states
Based in: Sarasota FL
Say hi to him at:
Best Ever Book: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
Greatest Lesson: There is no failure. Only seminars.

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JF3213: Understanding Financial Advisors and Their Fee Structures | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts Jun 22, 2023

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In this episode, Travis discusses the ins and outs of working with a financial advisor and understanding their various fee structures. He shares the dangers of using a percentage-based fee and advises working with a fiduciary financial advisor who has your best interests in mind.

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JF3212: 3-Step Playbook for Investing in Car Washes ft. Patrick Roberts Jun 21, 2023

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Patrick Roberts is a business broker and attorney at HedgeStone Business Advisors, a full-service firm specializing in real estate, businesses, mergers, and acquisitions. In this episode, Patrick shares his strategies for investing in car washes, an undervalued asset class that delivers high returns for minimum operational involvement.

Patrick Roberts | Real Estate Background

Business broker and attorney at HedgeStone Business Advisors
Portfolio:
- Five car washes
- One commercial office building
- Two commercial condos
- Three single-family homes
Based in: Raleigh, NC
Say hi to him at:
- LinkedIn
Best Ever Book: Buddha’s Little Instruction Book by Jack Kornfield
Greatest Lesson: If you are running a business remotely, vet employees that you trust to run things appropriately, and put a system in place to track your money remotely.

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JF3211: Why Diversification is Your Key to Survival | Beyond Multifamily ft. Ash Patel Jun 20, 2023

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The Beyond Multifamily series is hosted by non-residential commercial real estate investor and Best Ever Show host, Ash Patel. Ash’s goal for this series is to introduce you to the world of non-residential commercial real estate investing and teach you how to look at and underwrite different commercial asset classes. In this podcast episode, the Ash Patel discusses the state of the economy and real estate. He mentions concerns about banking collapses and the need for diversification. Additionally, he highlights oversupply in the multifamily market and the resilience of suburban downtown shopping centers.

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