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JF3150: How Much Is Enough, and How to Find Out | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts Apr 20, 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 poses the questions to investors: how much money is enough for you, and when do you know you’ve hit that mark? He encourages listeners to have a general awareness of what their desired lifestyle is and how much money it is going to take to fund it, so they know when they have achieved that goal.

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JF3149: 3 Questions to Ask Your Property Managers ft. Zach Winner Apr 19, 2023

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Zach Winner is the CEO of Prosperity CRE, which provides investors with the opportunity to invest in multi-million dollar commercial properties with as little as $50,000. In this episode, Zach shares his strategies for evaluating markets, why he invests so heavily in the Midwest, and how he works with his property managers to stay in front of occupancy volatility.

Zach Winner | Real Estate Background

CEO ofProsperity CRE
Portfolio:
- ~ 300 units of multifamily
- 75,000 SF of industrial flex office
Based in: Los Angeles, CA
Say hi to him at:
- ProsperityCRE.com
- LinkedIn
Best Ever Book: Benjamin Franklin: An American Life by Walter Isaacson
Greatest Lesson: Embrace the advantages of multifamily, especially the net operating income (NOI). With value-add multifamily investments, you can control the appreciation of the property.

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JF3148: Change Your Perspective on Debt ft. Alan and Elena Neely Apr 18, 2023

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Alan and Elena Needly are multifamily investors and the founders of Andover Holdings. They began their investing careers building townhomes in the Seattle area and are now limited partners and general partners in 27 apartment syndications nationwide. In this episode, they discuss what they look for in third party property management companies, the technology platforms they use to run their business, and the importance of embracing good debt.

Alan and Elena Neely | Real Estate Background

Founders of Andover Holdings
Portfolio:
- GP in 8 deals
- LP in 13 deals
- Total of 5,400+ units
Based in: Seattle, WA
Say hi to them at:
- www.andoverholdings.com
Best Ever Book: Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell and The Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason
Best Ever Advice: Don’t overanalyze, just get out and get started.

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JF3147: How to Use Organic Growth to Your Advantage ft. Axel Ragnarsson Apr 17, 2023

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Axel Ragnarsson is the CEO of Aligned Real Estate Partners, an investment firm helping busy professionals effortlessly earn passive income to assist with achieving financial freedom. In this episode, Axel discusses his criteria for investing in commercial properties in both New Hampshire and Florida, what his competitive advantages are as an investor, and how his biggest mistake almost took him out of real estate investing forever.

Axel Ragnarsson | Real Estate Background

CEO of Aligned Real Estate Partners
Portfolio:
- Solely owns about 100 multifamily units
- GP in 300+ more
Based in: Boston, MA
Say hi at:
- Instagram
Best Ever Book: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Ben Hardy
Best ever advice: Embrace organic growth and grow at your own pace. You don’t have to tackle huge deals just because other people are.

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JF3146: How to Communicate with Property Managers ft. Nicole Gauthier Apr 16, 2023

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Nicole Gauthier is a real estate investing and passive investing coach. Her company, Wicked Holdings, focuses on syndications offering limited partner opportunities and helping investors build generational wealth. In this episode, Nicole talks about what asset management looks like in commercial real estate, what conversations she’s having with property managers on a weekly basis, and how she wants to be communicated with as an LP.

Nicole Gauthier | Real Estate Background

Founder of Wicked Holdings, LLC
Portfolio:
- LP: 182 multifamily units
- GP: 337 multifamily units
- 3 individually owned units
Based in: Houston, TX
Say hi at:
- LinkedIn
- wicked-holdings.com
Best Ever Book: The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel
Best ever advice: Take action. There is never a perfect deal. If the numbers work, trust your gut, and get things done.

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JF3145: How to Find the Best Commercial Real Estate Broker ft. Tenny Tolofari Apr 15, 2023

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Tenny Tolofari is the director of acquisition at XSITE Capital Investment, which has over $168 million multifamily units in assets under management. In this episode, Tenny discusses how to find a great commercial real estate broker, what his industry projections are for the coming year, and what XSITE’s business plan is for acquiring commercial properties.

Tenny Tolofari | Real Estate Background

Director of Acquisition at XSITE Capital Investment
Based in: Charlotte, NC
Portfolio:
- $168MM AUM multifamily
Say hi to him at:
- www.xsitecapital.com
- LinkedIn
Best Ever Book: The Go Giver by Bob Burg and The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
Greatest Lesson: Don’t do things by yourself, leverage other people’s strengths.

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JF3144: Cost Segregation 101 ft. Erik Oliver Apr 14, 2023

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Erik Oliver is the vice president of business development at Cost Segregation Authority, which performs cost segregation studies to help investors save tax dollars. In this episode, Erik explains exactly what cost segregation is, why it’s becoming more prevalent in the commercial real estate industry, and some of the misconceptions surrounding it.

Erik Oliver | Real Estate Background

Vice President of Business Development at Cost Segregation Authority
Portfolio:
- A few short-term rentals
- A few long-term rentals
- Passive investor in Salt Lake City micro apartments
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT
Say hi to him at:
- costsegauthority.com
- LinkedIn

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JF3143: How to Eliminate Pain Points Using Passive Income | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts Apr 13, 2023

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In this episode, Travis talks how passive income can help you eliminate pain points standing in the way of making your life better. He also shares how investment in knowledge pays the best interest, which can lead to enhancing your lifestyle while learning the game of passive income.

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JF3142: The 4 Superpowers of Real Estate ft. Matt Faircloth Apr 12, 2023

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Matt Faircloth is the co-founder of The DeRosa Group, a multifamily syndicator of primarily Class C housing. Their mantra is “Transforming Lives Through Real Estate.” In this episode, Matt discusses the four superpowers at play in real estate investing and how investing groups can use them to build stronger teams and close more deals.

Matt Faircloth | Real Estate Background

Co-Founder of The DeRosa Group
Portfolio:
- 1,850 units in 4 states
Based in: New Hope, PA
Say hi to him at:
- www.derosagroup.com

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JF3141: Building Your Dream Real Estate Investment Team ft. Lee Yoder Apr 11, 2023

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Lee Yoder is the Founder and CEO of Threefold Real Estate Investing, a company dedicated to providing outstanding multifamily investment opportunities to both novice and seasoned investors to help them build lasting wealth. In this episode, Lee shares his recent experiences in apartment syndication and also offers insights on how to effectively assemble a team for commercial real estate ventures.

Lee Yoder | Real Estate Background