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JF3200: Strategies to Prepare for Expiring Rate Caps ft. Chris Linger Jun 09, 2023

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Chris Linger is a multifamily syndicator at Up Plex Capital, making it attainable for investors to invest in wealth-building assets with confidence. In this episode, Chris discusses how Up Plex is preparing for a constantly changing real estate landscape to best protect investors and how they were able to double the size of their deals by finding quality partnerships.

Chris Linger | Real Estate Background

Multifamily syndicator at Up Plex Capital
Portfolio:
- Current portfolio is $300MM, GP in almost 1,900 doors
Based in: Austin, Texas
Say hi to him at:
- up-plex.com

- LinkedIn
- Instagram
Best Ever Book: Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman
Greatest Lesson: Partnership and leveraging others' resources are the best ways to scale and diversify in real estate.

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JF3199: The Discipline of Frugality | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts Jun 08, 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.

68% of the world’s richest people are self-made. Frugality certainly has its place in any financial strategy, but how can it help you achieve your goals? In this episode, Travis discusses the role frugality can play in designing your lifestyle and why you have to be adaptable as an investor to survive.

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JF3198: Breaking Through Your Investment Ceiling ft. Stuart Gethner Jun 07, 2023

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Stuart Gethner is the president of Gethner Education & Consulting, which finds, funds, and manages off-market properties with double-digit returns for investors. In this episode, Stuart discusses his business plan for value-add multifamily properties with the goal of creating long term wealth for his investors. He also shares his subject-to financing strategy and why cash-on-cash is always the focus of his deals.

Stuart Gethner | Real Estate Background

President of Gethner Education & Consulting
Portfolio:
- 80+ multifamily & manufactured housing units
Based in: Scottsdale, AZ
Say hi to him at:
- stuartgethner.com
- LinkedIn
Best Ever Book: Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah by Richard Bach
Greatest Lesson: When you go into business with someone, it’s like you’re getting married. Do your due diligence and really get to know your partners.

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JF3197: Million Dollar Contract Advice from a Real Estate Attorney ft. Andy Smith Jun 06, 2023

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Andy Smith is a partner at Lewis Brisbois Law, a national, full-service law firm with more than 1,600 attorneys and 54 offices in 30 states and the District of Columbia. In this episode, Andrew breaks down his most recent acquisition of a 32-unit apartment community in Cincinnati. He also discusses the entity transfer tax loophole and some of the most common mistakes he’s seen people make in contracts with contractors and leases with tenants.

Andy Smith | Real Estate Background

Partner at Lewis Brisbois Law
Portfolio:
- 50 units
- Several Airbnbs
Based in: Cincinnati, OH
Say hi to him at:
- lewisbrisbois.com
- Twitter
Best Ever Book: Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Richard Kiyosaki
Greatest Lesson: Don’t give up. Real estate is very forgiving.

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JF3196: Challenges of Managing Value-Add Multifamily Projects Remotely ft. Brody Garcia Jun 05, 2023

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Brody Garcia is a general contractor and real estate syndicator with KGI Capital, which invests in distressed multifamily properties in the southeast and midwest. In this episode, Brody shares the details of KGI’s latest acquisition - a 72-unit multifamily property built in the early 1970s. He also discusses the differences in value-add projects between states like California and Oklahoma and the biggest struggles he’s encountered as a remote construction manager.

Brody Garcia | Real Estate Background

General contractor and real estate syndicator with KGI Capital
Portfolio:
- 80 multifamily units
Say hi to him at:
- LinkedIn

Best Ever Book: The 10X Rule by Grant Cardone
Greatest Lesson: Trust but verify.

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JF3195: The Secret to Raising More Capital ft. Gino Barbaro Jun 04, 2023

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Gino Barbaro is the co-founder of Jake & Gino, a vertically integrated multifamily real estate company that focuses on assets within their Buy Right(c) Criteria. In this episode, Gino discusses the value of relationships and personal accountability when it comes to raising capital. He also shares advice for those looking to get into coaching as well as those seeking real estate education resources.

Gino Barbaro | Real Estate Background

Co-founder of Jake & Gino
Portfolio:
- 1,600 units
- $250 million AUM

Based in: St. Augustine, FL
Say hi to him at:
- Linktree
Best Ever Book: Lead with a Story by Paul Smith
Greatest Lesson: No deal is better than a bad deal. Focus on the long term.

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JF3194: Lessons Learned from Underutilizing Partnerships ft. Andy Crawford Jun 03, 2023

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Andy Crawford is the director of investor relations at Prosper Capital Co., a vertically integrated value-add multifamily syndicator. In this episode, Andy breaks down his most recent acquisition of a 27-unit property as well as discussing how his lack of delegation early on cost him scaling opportunities.

Andy Crawford | Real Estate Background

Director of Investor Relations at Prosper Capital Co.
Portfolio:
- Prosper Capital
  - Roughly 200 units
- Personal ownership
  - 105 units
Say hi to him at:
- Facebook
- LinkedIn
Best Ever Book: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan & Benjamin Hardy
Greatest Lesson: Partnerships are key! You truly go further together in commercial real estate.

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JF3193: How to Find a Quality Capital Raiser ft. Jeremy Dyer Jun 02, 2023

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Jeremy Dyer is the founder and managing partner of Starting Point Capital, which raises capital through co-GP and SPV structures. In this episode, Jeremy discusses why he prefers working with vertically integrated sponsors, the deal-specific questions he asks to evaluate investments, and the lessons he’s learned from not doing due diligence on sponsors.

Jeremy Dyer | Real Estate Background

Founder and managing partner of Starting Point Capital
Portfolio:
- 24 LP investments (mostly multifamily)
- Three GP deals
- Three fund-of-funds deals
Based in: Minneapolis, MN
Say hi to him at:
- startingpointcapital.com
- LinkedIn
Best Ever Book: The Hands-Off Investor by Brian Burke
Greatest Lesson: Dig deep as an LP into the sponsor. It’s not enough to know, like, and trust them.

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JF3192: 3 Things That Kill the Real Estate Industry ft. Luis Belmonte Jun 01, 2023

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Luis Belmonte is the owner of Seven Hills Properties, a group of small-time developers who have built a portfolio of $150 million over the last 20 years. In this episode, Luis discusses why he has invested so heavily in affordable multifamily housing in the Bay Area, what his secrets are for getting retail tenants, and some of the key factors that negatively affect the real estate market.

Luis Belmonte | Real Estate Background

Owner of Seven Hills Properties
Portfolio:
- Retail
- Industrial
- Multifamily — owns and manages six apartment buildings
Based in: San Francisco, CA
Say hi to him at:
- LinkedIn
Best Ever Book: The Power Broker by Robert A. Caro
Greatest Lesson: Be wary of the herd. When everyone is going in one direction, it might be time to try another.

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JF3191: 3 Fundamentals to Building Multiple Income Streams | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts May 31, 2023

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The average millionaire has between three and 10 income streams, proving the fact that in order to maximize your wealth building, you need to diversify. In this episode, Travis talks about three key ways to build those income streams to not only protect your financial future but create passive income that supports your lifestyle today.

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