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JF3070: Structuring and Raising Debt & Equity ft. Rob Beardsley Jan 30, 2023

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Rob Beardsley is the founder of Lone Star Capital, which focuses on Texas workforce housing through vertically integrated operations. In this episode, Rob provides observations, insights, and practical examples of debt and equity from his latest book, Structuring and Raising Debt & Equity for Real Estate.

Rob Beardsley | Real Estate Background

Founder of Lone Star Capital, which focuses on Texas workforce housing through vertically integrated operations.
Portfolio:
- 2,500+ multifamily units
Based in: New York, NY

Say hi to him at:

- structuringandraising.com

- lscre.com
Best Ever Book: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

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JF3069: How to Produce Attractive, Risk-Adjusted Returns ft. Mark Khuri Jan 29, 2023

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Mark Khuri is the VP and co-founder of SMK Capital Management, a family-owned private equity firm that raises capital and partners with operators in apartments, mobile homes, self-storage, and ATMs. In this episode, Mark shares how he calculates risk adjustment as an operator and capital provider, which asset classes he plans to focus on most in 2023, and his tips for ensuring you’re entering into a strong partnership.

Mark Khuri | Real Estate Background

VP and co-founder of SMK Capital Management, a family-owned private equity firm that raises capital and partners with operators in apartments, mobile homes, self-storage, and ATMs.
Previous episode: JF1721: Investing in a Recession-Resistant Fund to Protect from Future Downturns with Ryan Andrews & Mark Khuri
Portfolio:
- 17 years of experience
- Involved in deals valued at over $1B in asset value
- Managed over 60 partnerships with investors

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Best Ever Book: Investing in Real Estate Private Equity by Sean Cook

Greatest Lesson: Keep emotion out of investment decisions and look at best- and worst-case scenarios.

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JF3068: Insights Gained from Launching a Fund ft. Nathan Guinane Jan 28, 2023

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Nathan Guinane is the director of investor relations and strategic partnerships at Divergent Capital Partners, a fund for investors to deploy money into apartment complexes. In this episode, Nathan tells us how he and his partners closed out their first fund’s equity raise, what insights they gained that they plan to apply to their second fund, and the advantages and challenges that come with focusing on 20- to 60-unit properties.

Nathan Guinane | Real Estate Background

Principal and director of investor relations and strategic partnerships at Divergent Capital Partners, a fund for investors to deploy money into apartment complexes.
Portfolio:
- 264 units
Based in: Southfield, MI

Say hi to him at:

- - divergentfund.com

Best Ever Book: The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life by Alice Schroeder

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JF3067: Mobile Home Parks & Building Peripheral Businesses ft. Mario Dattilo Jan 27, 2023

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Mario Dattilo is the owner of Celebrate Communities, which raises capital to invest in mobile home parks that his management company runs. He also hosts the Mario Dattilo Show podcast. In this episode, Mario discusses his decision to build peripheral businesses to scale his portfolio, when he recommends bringing community operations in-house, and why he thinks there’s safety in scaling for mobile home park investors.

Mario Dattilo | Real Estate Background

Owner of Celebrate Communities, which raises capital to invest in mobile home parks that his management company runs.
Host of the Mario Dattilo Show podcast.
Portfolio:
- $50M in AUM
- 1,000+ lots
Based in: Naples, FL

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- mariodattilo.net

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Greatest Lesson: I could’ve partnered with others and scaled my portfolio so much faster than building it all myself.

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JF3066: Infinite Returns & How to Create Generational Wealth | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts Jan 26, 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 explains what it means to achieve an infinite return and how you can do so in both real estate and the stock market.

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JF3065: 7 Steps to Achieving Stellar Investor Returns in a Subpar Economy ft. Sandhya Seshadri Jan 25, 2023

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Sandhya Seshadri is an apartment syndicator at Engineered Capital, which acquires and operates value-add multifamily to build legacy wealth for engineers and busy professionals. In this episode, she shares her seven steps to achieving stellar investor returns in a subpar economy.

Sandhya Seshadri | Real Estate Background

Apartment syndicator at Engineered Capital, which acquires and operates value-add multifamily to build legacy wealth for engineers and busy professionals.
Portfolio:
- 1,400 doors in DFW
Based in: Dallas, TX

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Greatest Lesson: Don't invest passively with an operator without vetting their track record

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JF3064: Determining Your Next Move in a Changing Market ft. Dan Brisse Jan 24, 2023

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Dan Brisse is the co-founder and principal at Granite Towers Equity Group, which focuses on multifamily syndication. In this episode, he discusses how he got into apartment syndication after competing as a professional snowboarder for nearly 15 years, the changes he has seen in the market recently, and why right now is the time to underwrite conservatively and get your debt right.

Dan Brisse | Real Estate Background

Co-founder and principal at Granite Towers Equity Group, which focuses on multifamily syndication.
Portfolio:
- 2,300 units worth $320M
Based in: Washington (state)

Say hi to him at:

- granitetowersequitygroup.com

Best Ever Book: Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill

Greatest Lesson: Learn from those who have done it before.

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JF3063: How to Succeed with Direct-to-Seller Marketing ft. Mike DeHaan Jan 23, 2023

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Mike DeHaan is a real estate investor with a focus on direct-to-seller marketing and discounted deals. He is also the host of the Collecting Keys podcast. In this episode, Mike shares why he considers direct mail his “bread and butter,” his targeting strategy, and why consistency is key when it comes to marketing and branding.

Mike DeHaan | Real Estate Background

Real estate investor with a focus on direct-to-seller marketing and discounted deals.
Host of the Collecting Keys podcast.
Portfolio:

48 doors including personal holdings and joint ventures
LP of 55 doors

Based in: Spokane, WA

Say hi to him at:

- collectingkeyspodcast.com
- Instagram

Greatest Lesson: The best opportunities come by providing value to people.

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JF3062: Is It Time to Hire New Property Management? ft. Dr. Alex Tam Jan 22, 2023

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Dr. Alex Tam is the founder and owner of Zephyr Equity Group, which specializes in value-add multifamily. In this episode, Alex tells us about his value-add asset management strategies, how to know when it’s time to find a new property manager, and what that transition looked like for his business.

Dr. Alex Tam | Real Estate Background

Full-time investor, chiropractor, and founder/owner of Zephyr Equity Group, The Streamline Team, Absolute Integrative Physical Medicine, and TeamSky Marketing. Zephyr Equity Group specializes in value-add multifamily, focusing on stable markets across the country where they partner with local experienced team members to maximize value.
Portfolio:
- 188 units in Texas and Nebraska
- Some LP investments
Based in: Zephyr Cove, NV

Say hi to him at:

- zephyrequitygroup.com

Greatest Lesson: Partnerships and relationships are 100% the key to success.

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JF3061: Short-Term Rental Management Strategies ft. Leslie Anne Morris Jan 21, 2023

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Leslie Anne Morris is an investor and short-term rental property manager focused on creating a passive income source for out-of-state investors. In this episode, Leslie discusses managing short-term rental properties in the Smoky Mountains, navigating the different levels of expectations between short-term and long-term renters, and how she is currently structuring the financing for her properties.

Leslie Anne Morris | Real Estate Background

Investor and short-term rental property manager in the Smoky Mountains focused on creating a passive income source for out-of-state investors who want to build a life apart from trading their time for money.
Portfolio:
- 11 short-term rentals in the Smoky Mountains, one new construction
- Passively invests in women’s multifamily syndications
Based in: Smoky Mountains, TN