The Best Ever CRE Show

Latest Episodes:

JF3190: 3 Common Misconceptions About Retail Real Estate ft. Zach Alms May 30, 2023

Show notes

Zach Alms is managing partner at 507 Capital, a real estate private equity company focusing on acquiring assets in the Midwest. In this episode, Zach discusses why he loves retail real estate, what ideal vacancy rates are in a retail shopping center, and how to stress test a retail deal.

Zach Alms | Real Estate Background

Managing Partner at 507 Capital
Portfolio:
- Retail strip centers
- Small multifamily properties
Based in: Mankato, MN
Say hi to him at:
- 507capital.llc
- LinkedIn
Best Ever Book: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan
Greatest Lesson: Take the leap. Whatever the lesson is, be willing to take the leap and learn as you go!

Click here to learn more about our sponsors:

MFINCON

BAM CAPITAL

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JF3189: How This Hard Money Lender Grew a $5 Million Loan Portfolio in One Year ft. Grant Smith May 29, 2023

Show notes

Grant Smith is the Principal at Sharper Capital Partners, an Ohio-based hard money lender committed to funding great projects for residential rehabbers. In this episode, Grant discusses how he studied hard money lending from the ground up to grow a substantial business and how he built a unique real estate portfolio consisting of self-storage, raw land, and an auto repair shop.

Grant Smith | Real Estate Background

Principal at Sharper Capital Partners
Portfolio:
- 80,000 square feet of self-storage
- 18 acres of raw land
- A NNN auto repair shop
Based in: Cincinnati, OH
Say hi to him at:
- sharpercapitalpartners.com
- LinkedIn
Best Ever Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear
Greatest Lesson: It’s ok to trust, but verify as well. Do your due diligence before getting involved with a partner or deal.

Click here to learn more about our sponsors:

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JF3188: 4 Reasons Why I Brought Construction In-House | Bonus Operations ft. Slocomb Reed May 28, 2023

Show notes

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 shares various options for bringing construction management in-house as you scale your portfolio and four of the reasons he chose to do so, including reducing overall expenses and adding a valuable skill to his resume.

Click here to learn more about our sponsors:

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JF3187: Revolutionizing the Sale-Leaseback Industry ft. Jarred Kessler May 27, 2023

Show notes

Jarred Kessler is the CEO and co-founder of EasyKnock, the first-to-market residential sale-leaseback company. In this episode, Jarred discusses how EasyKnock’s business model aims to break down the barriers keeping 65% of Americans from having a mortgage, provide them with cash to pursue their financial goals, and reward rental tenants for making improvements to their property.

Jarred Kessler | Real Estate Background

CEO and co-founder of EasyKnock
Portfolio:
- 15th biggest owner of single family homes in the U.S.
Based in: New York City
Say hi to him at:
Best Ever Book: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Greatest Lesson: Experience is invaluable. You don’t always need the latest and greatest.

Click here to learn more about our sponsors:

MFINCON

BAM CAPITAL

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JF3186: How to Bring Construction In-House from a Multifamily Contractor ft. Dax Ferguson May 26, 2023

Show notes

Dax Ferguson is the CEO at Heritage Construction and Consulting Services, which takes syndicators from due diligence to CapEx execution. In this episode, Dax discusses the technology platform he developed to help investors develop and present CapEx budgets, key factors investors should consider who are looking to bring construction management in-house, some of the biggest projects where he’s lost money.

Dax Ferguson | Real Estate Background

CEO at Heritage Construction and Consulting Services
Based in: Dallas–Fort Worth, TX
Say hi to him at:
- heritageccs.com
Best Ever Book: Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins
Greatest Lesson: How to put a system in place to create speed without losing quality.

Click here to learn more about our sponsors:

MFINCON

BAM CAPITAL

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JF3185: Know These 3 Risks Before Investing in Commercial Real Estate | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts May 25, 2023

Show notes

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.

The future is impossible to predict, so the best we can do as investors is to do our due diligence, be conservative in underwriting, and know that potential returns are never promised nor guaranteed. In this episode, Travis discusses three categories of risk when it comes to investing and why it’s so important to determine your risk tolerance before diving in.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JF3184: Busting the Biggest Myth About Affordable Housing Investing ft. Mat Simmons May 24, 2023

Show notes

Mat Simmons is the owner of SIMM Capital, which invests in value-add multifamily and affordable housing single family properties. In this episode, Mat dives into the world of affordable housing and Section 8 tenants. He shares why it’s not the best asset class for new investors, how he gets properties cash flowing 4 weeks or less, and some of the myths surrounding Section 8 tenants that he wishes more investors knew.

Mat Simmons | Real Estate Background

Owner of SIMM Capital, value-add multifamily and affordable housing single family investing
Portfolio:
- 3,808 doors
Based in: Pittsburgh, PA
Say hi to him at:
- simmcapital.com
- Instagram
Greatest Lesson: Do extensive property walkthroughs (even if you waive the inspection) prior to closing on a deal versus after.

Click here to learn more about our sponsors:

MFINCON

BAM CAPITAL

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JF3183: Investors Get 100% Capital Back in Two Years with This Twist on a Traditional Business Strategy ft. Kyle Ransford May 23, 2023

Show notes

Kyle Ransford is the CEO of Cardinal Investments, which focuses on value-add repositioning to achieve cash-out refinances. In this episode, Kyle discusses his firm’s strategy to getting investors 100% of their capital back in two to three years and how they approach underwriting to close on the best deals.

Kyle Ransford | Real Estate Background

CEO of Cardinal Investments, which focuses on value-add repositioning to achieve cash-out refinances, then hold for cash flow.
Portfolio:
- Over 50 apartment buildings
- 8 commercial non-residential properties with two in development
Based in: Los Angeles, CA
Say hi to him at:
- cardinalinvestments.com
Best Ever Book: Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher
Greatest Lesson: Don’t underestimate costs, and be realistic about timeframes and capital needed to execute on deals.

Click here to learn more about our sponsors:

MFINCON

BAM CAPITAL

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JF3182: How This Investor Grew to $1.4B AUM in 4 Years ft. Bikran Sandhu May 22, 2023

Show notes

Bikran Sandhu is the CFO and co-founder of Rise48 Equity, which acquires commercial multifamily apartment properties, strategically adds value, and creates passive income for its investors. In this episode, he talks about what it takes to scale a multifamily syndication company, the metrics he uses to select target markets, and the biggest factor he’s keeping an eye on to avoid foreclosure.

Bikran Sandhu | Real Estate Background

CFO and co-founder of Rise48 Equity
Portfolio:
- $1.4B of multifamily properties
Based in: Phoenix, AZ and Dallas, TX
Say hi to him at:
- rise48equity.com
Best Ever Book: Good to Great by Jim Collins
Greatest Lesson: Finding the right partner with a complementary skill set.

Click here to learn more about our sponsors:

MFINCON

BAM CAPITAL

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JF3181: Crucial Secrets for Owning Section 8 Property ft. Slocomb Reed May 21, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, Slocomb breaks down the Section 8 program as it relates to landlords and property owners. He shares his own experience with Section 8 in Cincinnati, common misconceptions he’s seen firsthand, and what landlords can expect from working with tenants and their local voucher vendors.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected