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JF3090: Investing in Car Washes for Passive Income ft. Whitney Elkins-Hutten Feb 19, 2023

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Whitney Elkins-Hutten is the Director of Investor Education at passiveInvesting.com, which builds passive income and equity for investors through low-risk real estate investments in the hottest U.S. real estate markets. Her current focus is helping investors understand the power of investing in car washes, self-storage, and other institutional-grade assets so they can create massive leverage in their life and partake in the cash flow, equity, and capital preservation that real estate has to offer.

In this episode, Whitney discusses the benefits of passively investing in car washes and institutional-grade assets, and why low risk doesn’t always mean low return.

Whitney Elkins-Hutten | Real Estate Background

Director of Investor Education at passiveInvesting.com, which builds passive income and equity for investors through low-risk real estate investments in the hottest U.S. real estate markets.
Previous episode: JF1464: Passive Investing, Active Investing, and Raccoon Communities? With Whitney Elkins-Hutten
Portfolio:
- 6500+ units (multifamily, mobile home parks, single-family rentals, and assisted living)
- Seven express car washes
- 2200+ self-storage units
Based in: Denver, CO
Say hi to her at:

- passiveinvesting.com

- LinkedIn

Best Ever Book: The ONE Thing, by Gary Keller; Essentialism, by Greg McKeown

Greatest Lesson: Having a goal — without knowing how you want to feel when you achieve it — is the best way to live unfilled.

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JF3089: How to Raise Capital Online in 2023 ft. Dr. Adam Gower Feb 18, 2023

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Dr. Adam Gower is the founder of GowerCrowd, which builds real estate crowdfunding platforms for sponsors, serving as a digital marketing agency to major syndicators and professional investors. He calls it “building shovels for the gold miners.” Using the GowerCrowd Investor Acquisition System, investors have raised more than $300 million in capital to date.

In this episode, Dr. Gower discusses why there could be more multifamily deals in the near future, the (subtle) differences between syndicating and crowdfunding, and how finding deals with a story can motivate investors to act.

Dr. Adam Gower | Real Estate Background

Founder of GowerCrowd, a digital marketing agency for major syndicators and professional investors.
Previous episode: JF2031: Digital Marketing to Fund Your Deals with Dr. Adam Gower
Portfolio:
- GP: $15M
- LP: $12M
Based in: Beverly Hills, CA
Say hi to him at:
- gowercrowd.com
- Facebook
- LinkedIn
- YouTube
- Twitter
Best Ever Book: Jacob Schiff and the Art of Risk, by Dr. Adam Gower
Greatest Lesson: Having a long-term perspective is the key to success in real estate investing.

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JF3088: Scouting the Next Mixed-Use Hot Spot ft. Pete Montgomery Feb 17, 2023

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Pete Montgomery is a Broker of Retail Development at CMC Properties, which has owned and managed thousands of apartments, offices, and retail stores. When CMC selects a site that it’s going to build on, Pete prospects for potential commercial tenants.

In this episode, Pete discusses mixed-use development, taking calculated risks in up-and-coming markets, and what he looks for when identifying the next downtown hot spot.

Pete Montgomery | Real Estate Background

Broker of Retail Development at CMC Properties, which has owned and managed thousands of apartments, offices, and retail stores. When they select a site that they are going to build on, Pete prospects potential commercial tenants.
Previous episode: JF2966: Mixed-Use and Commercial Development ft. Pete Montgomery
Portfolio:
- Mixed-use development projects in Hamilton, OH
- Currently scouting for next location
Based in: Cincinnati, OH
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Best Ever Book: Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, by Jocko Willink and Lief Babin
Greatest Lesson: Be humble to your clients.

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JF3087: How to Get Double-Digit Pay Increases Every Year | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts Feb 16, 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.

The average American grosses $60,000 in wages. At a standard 4% annual increase, it would take someone 18 years to double their income from $60,000 to $120,000. In this episode, Travis explains how to get a double-digit pay increase every year via passive income.

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JF3086: Investing for Stability in Unstable Times ft. Jack Krupey Feb 15, 2023

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Jack Krupey is the founder and principal at JK Asset Management, a firm focused on sharing private investment opportunities with accredited investors to help them grow their wealth without Wall Street. From working with a private equity fund on Wall Street during the 2008 crash to discovering and falling in love with syndications, Jack has been investing in both real estate and distressed debt since 2001.

In this episode, Jack discusses the state of the multifamily market, as well as cash-flow alternatives such as new construction, ground-up senior living, and build-to-rent. He also taps into his Wall Street experience to gauge the likelihood — or unlikelihood — of a housing crisis.

Jack Krupey | Real Estate Background

Founder and principal at JK Asset Management, a firm focused on sharing private investment opportunities with accredited investors to help them grow their wealth without Wall Street.
Portfolio:
- Excluding funds: 1,132 units
- Including funds: 6,100+ units, including a 20,000-unit self-storage fund

Based in: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Say hi to him at:

- jkaminvestments.com

Best Ever Book: The 4-Hour Workweek, by Timothy Ferriss

Greatest Lesson: You have to put yourself out there, whether it's direct-to-seller marketing or finding opportunities. You have to commit to the system, whether it's sourcing the off-market deals, putting out content to provide value to your target investor base — whatever it is, fully commit to it.

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JF3085: Repositioning Urban Core Warehousing ft. Alfredo Riascos Feb 14, 2023

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Alfredo Riascos is a commercial real estate broker and owner of Gridline Properties, a full-service CRE brokerage that represents commercial property owners in the sale, leasing, and disposition of their properties. He focuses on repositioning outdated warehouse spaces in South Florida.

In this episode, Alfredo discusses urban core warehousing, the opportunity within and benefits of repositioning these properties, and why it presents a strategy that can be replicated in markets across the U.S. He also details what he looks for in a property, creative tenant options to maximize a repurposed multi-use space, and how the asset’s versatility accelerates the ability to push rents and target a larger tenant pool.

Alfredo Riascos | Real Estate Background

CRE Broker and Owner at Gridline Properties, a full-service commercial real estate brokerage that represents commercial property owners in the sale, leasing, and disposition of their properties.
Based in: Miami, FL
Say hi to him at:

- gridlineproperties.com

Best Ever Book: Risk Game, by Francis J. Greenburger

Greatest Lesson: In a field plagued with so many people trying to take shortcuts and aiming to become overnight millionaires, those who put in the work and deal honestly will succeed.

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JF3084: How to Get Started in Co-living Real Estate ft. Matt Ryan Feb 13, 2023

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Matt Ryan is a real estate entrepreneur and the founder of Re-viv, a private equity company focused on funding co-living spaces. A returning guest on the Best Ever Show (JF1593 and JF2322), Matt is currently developing co-living, rent-by-bedroom spaces in Sacramento and Denver.

In this episode, Matt discusses how he got started in the co-living niche, including the increasing demand for co-living spaces with 45 million Gen Z workers hitting the market in the next decade. He also details the biggest complications of developing and managing co-living spaces, as well as how to determine if a market is right for co-living.

Matt Ryan | Real Estate Background

Founder of Re-viv, a private equity company focused on funding co-living spaces.
Portfolio:

Currently consists of $12M AUM, including Phase 2 buildouts via lot splits and ground-up residential.

Based in: San Francisco, CA
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Best Ever Book: Who Not How, by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy
Greatest Lesson: We can choose to go through life’s experiences alone, or find those who are willing to share theirs. Bring on partners that have more complementary skill sets and fill gaps for you.

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JF3083: Value-Add Mobile Home Park Investing ft. Amanda Cruise Feb 12, 2023

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Amanda Cruise is the owner of Voyage Investing, which purchases value-add mobile home parks and commercial properties. In this episode, she discusses the perks of investing in mobile home parks over other asset classes, how she markets herself and adds value to others, and why she believes interest rates will lower in 2024.

Amanda Cruise | Real Estate Background

Owner of Voyage Investing, which purchases value-add mobile home parks and commercial properties.
Portfolio:
- GP of:
  - Four mobile home parks (~100 lots)
  - A five-unit retail/office center
Based in: Raleigh, NC

Say hi to her at:

- voyageinvesting.com

- Instagram

Best Ever Book: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan

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JF3082: What’s Next for Offices? ft. Max Browne Feb 11, 2023

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Max Browne is a commercial real estate broker primarily focusing on office tenants at Kennedy Wilson Properties. In this episode, Max shares what types of office tenants are currently moving to LA, how the increasing popularity of hybrid work schedules is impacting this asset class, and which amenities are achieving the highest level of success for office landlords in Los Angeles.

Max Browne | Real Estate Background

Commercial real estate broker primarily focusing on office tenants at Kennedy Wilson Properties, which has one of the largest landlord retail platforms in Los Angeles.
Based in: Los Angeles, CA

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Best Ever Book: Holes by Louis Sachar (a childhood favorite) and The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday

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JF3081: Business Strategies & Processes to Know Before You Scale ft. Mathew Owens Feb 10, 2023

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Mathew Owens is a CPA and the owner of OCG Properties, which helps clients attain financial freedom by providing support, education, and cash flow real estate investment opportunities. In this episode, Mathew tells us what up-and-coming commercial real estate investors need to know in order to scale their businesses, and the biggest mistakes he typically sees new investors make.

Mathew Owens | Real Estate Background

CPA and owner of OCG Properties, which helps clients attain financial freedom by providing support, education, and cash flow real estate investment opportunities.
Portfolio:
- Mobile home parks
- Buy-and-hold short-term rentals
- Debt fund
- Marijuana fund
- LP in diversified investments across multiple asset classes
Based in: Garden Grove, CA