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JF3110: From SFR Flips to Million Dollar Land Deals ft. Andrew Dunn Mar 11, 2023

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Andrew Dunn is a Principal at VAC Development, which specializes in value-add and distressed property investments specifically in the office, multifamily, storage, and industrial sectors. In this episode, he reviews several creative industrial deals he’s sealed in Vegas and Reno, how he responds to economic ups and downs, and how he balances value-add purchases vs. ground-up development deals.

Andrew Dunn | Real Estate Background

Principal at VAC Development
Portfolio:
- Office, industrial, land, retail, and single family rental flips
Based in: Las Vegas, Nevada
Say hi to him at:
- vacdevelopment.com
- Linkedin
- Instagram
- Twitter
- TikTok
- Best Ever Book: Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins
- Greatest Lesson: Know when to walk away, when to persevere, and most importantly, when to keep your mouth shut.

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JF3109: Sell Yourself, Sell the Deal ft. David Sanford Mar 10, 2023

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David Sanford is an active duty Army Recruiter and investor in multifamily and commercial real estate. In just a few years, he has grown his portfolio from nothing to owning 55 single family homes and about $2.6 million in commercial office space. In this episode, David talks about the power of using other people’s money to make investments, how he went about tackling his first commercial real estate deal, and lessons he’s learned about working with brokers and lenders.

David Sanford | Real Estate Background

Owner of HD Investment Properties LLC
Portfolio:
- 55 SFH, $2.6M in CRE
Based in: Richmond VA
Say hi to him at:
- Instagram
Best Ever Book: The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure
Greatest Lesson: Get your name out there sooner, even if you’re just getting started.

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JF3108: 4 Ways to Design the Optimal Lifestyle | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts Mar 09, 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.

One of the benefits of passive income is having the freedom to design your lifestyle. When all of your needs are met, your bills are paid, and you aren’t tied to the typical 9 to 5 grind, how do you want to live? In this episode, Travis discusses the four categories to consider when choosing the right lifestyle path for you. He also lays out the four steps to generating the passive income needed to get you there.

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JF3107: 3 Rules of Industrial Real Estate ft. Joel Friedland Mar 08, 2023

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Joel Friedland, is the Principal at Brit Properties, an industrial real estate investing firm based in Chicago. In this episode, Joel discusses his strategy for identifying and purchasing properties, syndication in industrial real estate, why Chicago is the best industrial area in the country, and something called the “punch in the face theory.”

Joel Friedland | Real Estate Background

Principal at Brit Properties
Portfolio:
- 15 industrial buildings with an aggregate value of ~$50 million
Based in Chicago, IL
Say hi to him at:
- Brit Properties on YouTube
- LinkedIn
Best Ever Book: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, by Richard Carlson
Greatest Lesson: Debt is dangerous. After struggling through the '08 recession, I changed my strategy to focus on all-cash deals.

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JF3106: Becoming the Sultan of Storage ft. Baird Kleinsmith Mar 07, 2023

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Baird Kleinsmith, also known on Twitter as the Sultan of Storage, is a full-time self-storage investor. He buys mismanaged properties, adds value through operational and marketing improvements, and reaps the rewards of increased cash flow. With his current portfolio of eight self-storage properties, Baird has achieved full financial freedom and is dedicated to not only growing his assets but also educating others on how to do the same.

In this episode, Baird discusses what drew him to self-storage investing after a career in fintech, what he looks for in an investment property, how he adds value and scales his investments, and the stumbling blocks he’s encountered along the way.

Baird Kleinsmith | Real Estate Background

Full-time self-storage investor
Portfolio
- 8 self-storage properties in Colorado and New Mexico
Based in: Durango, CO
Say hi to him at:
- Twitter
- sultanofstorage.com
Best Ever Book: The Obstacle is the Way, by Ryan Holiday
Greatest Lesson: Finding work you enjoy doesn't require following your passion.

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JF3105: Optimizing the 6-Step Leasing Process | Bonus Operations ft. Slocomb Reed Mar 06, 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 breaks down how he approaches each stage of his six-point leasing process, from listing tips to batching showings, and how he distributes responsibilities across his team.

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JF3104: Secrets to Scaling an Investment Firm ft. Keith Nelson Mar 05, 2023

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Keith Nelson is the fund manager at Dual City Investments. In this episode, Keith discusses why he’s niche-agnostic, investing in everything from multifamily, to car washes, to self-storage — anything that pencils out. He also discusses the nuances of running an evergreen fund and the secrets to scaling an investment firm.

Keith Nelson | Real Estate Background

Fund Manager at Dual City Investments
Portfolio:

Most asset types in Investment Real Estate

Based in: Greenville, SC
Say hi to him at:

Best Ever Book: The Road Less Stupid, by Keith J. Cunningham
Greatest Lesson: Riding the wave is not the same as knowing how to swim.

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JF3103: The State of the Multifamily Market ft. Mike Roeder Mar 04, 2023

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Mike Roeder is the co-founder of Granite Towers Equity Group, which focuses on value-add properties in Dallas-Fort Worth and Nashville. In this episode, Mike discusses why he prefers the DFW and Nashville markets to the midwest, how low competition impacts negotiation strategy, and the state and trajectory of the multifamily market.

Mike Roeder | Real Estate Background

Co-founder of Granite Towers Equity Group
Portfolio:

2,200+ multifamily units (≈$320M)

Based in: Minneapolis, MN
Say hi to him at:

granitetowersequitygroup.com

Best Ever Book: Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike, by Phil Knight
Greatest Lesson: Don’t go alone at investing, and have great mentors.

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JF3102: The Secret Sauce Behind Corporate Housing ft. Angela Healy Mar 03, 2023

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Angela Healy is the CEO and owner of AvenueWest Managed Global Housing and AvenueWest Global Franchise. AvenueWest is a network of real estate agencies focused on fully furnished residential housing for corporations, delivering real estate investors a turnkey solution for property management.

In this episode, Angela gives a comprehensive breakdown of the benefits of corporate housing, including the ideal locations, the properties corporations are paying top dollar for, and the variety of tenants property managers can target to maximize occupancy.

Angela Healy | Real Estate Background

CEO and owner of AvenueWest Managed Global Housing and AvenueWest Global Franchise
Portfolio:

500+ units

Based in: Lakewood, CO
Say hi to her at:

Best Ever Book: The Art of Breathing, by Danny Penman, PhD
Greatest Lesson: Don’t be so focused on the future that you forget to celebrate milestones reached along the way.

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JF3101: How to Get Started with Passive Income | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts Mar 02, 2023

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Every passive investor begins their journey from a different starting point. Some start with limited capital and very little education — these are the newbies who are true beginners. Others have a lot of capital because they’re a doctor or had a liquidity event, like the sale of a business or an inheritance, and want to make that money work for them. The third most common starting point is the investor who is pivoting from the buy-low, sell-high mindset and looking to build wealth through passive investing.

In this episode, Travis discusses how to get started with passive investing, regardless of which of the three common situations you’re starting from.

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