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JF3009: Investment Sales & Mastering Your Clients’ Needs ft. David Ash Nov 30, 2022

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David Ash is the managing director at Walker & Dunlop, which works with investment sales efforts across New York and executes across all asset classes. In this episode, he shares how starting out as a club promoter in college helped him discover his gift of bringing people together, how that led to a flourishing career in investment sales, and some of his insights into the New York City commercial real estate market.

David Ash | Real Estate Background

Managing director at Walker & Dunlop, which works with investment sales efforts across New York and executes all across asset classes. He has also done $4.21B in sales transactions since the inception of his company Prince Realty Advisors.
Based in: Manhattan, NY
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Best Ever Book: Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction by Derek Thompson
Greatest lesson: Stay focused on what you’re good at.

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JF3008: Finding Your Focus in Multifamily Syndication ft. Brian Wagers Nov 29, 2022

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Brian Wagers is the owner/operator of Elevate Commercial Investment Group, which buys apartments across the U.S. with the intent to increase net operating income. In this episode, he tells us why he recommends starting a commercial real estate meetup in your area, what economic policies he looks for in new markets, and his group’s strategy for taking on newly developed multifamily properties.

Brian Wagers | Real Estate Background

Owner/operator of Elevate Commercial Investment Group, which buys apartments across the U.S. with the intent to increase net operating income.
Portfolio:

GP of

5,800 doors

LP of

About 2,000 doors

Based in: Rogers, AR
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Best Ever Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Greatest lesson: Stay focused and don’t get “shiny-penny syndrome.”

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JF3007: Update on Interest Rates & Finding Great Deals | Beyond Multifamily ft. Ash Patel Nov 28, 2022

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The Beyond Multifamily series is hosted by non-residential commercial real estate investor and Best Ever Show host, Ash Patel. Ash’s goal for this series is to introduce you to the world of non-residential commercial real estate investing and teach you how to look at and underwrite different commercial asset classes.

In this episode, Ash discusses increasing interest rates and other current factors that are impacting commercial real estate investors. He also reflects on several different deals he has recently worked on and the lessons he’s learned from them.

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JF3006: A Fresh Take on Manufactured Housing ft. Daniel Weisfield Nov 26, 2022

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Daniel Weisfield is the co-founder of Three Pillar Communities, a Top 50 owner of manufactured housing communities in the U.S. In this episode, he discusses his passion for developing and improving existing manufactured housing communities, the need to correct stereotypes and misunderstandings about this asset class, and how he is working to be part of the solution.

Daniel Weisfield | Real Estate Background

Co-founder of Three Pillar Communities, a Top 50 owner of mobile home parks in the U.S.
Portfolio:

50 assets in eight states
70+ employees
10,000+ residents

Based in: Los Altos, CA

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Twitter

Greatest Lesson: Our first deal — buying a distressed 22-unit mobile home park at an online sheriff's auction.

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JF3005: How Compounding Action Creates Huge Wins ft. Justin Moy Nov 25, 2022

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Justin Moy is a principal at Perpetual Wealth Capital and host of the podcast, Building Passive Income & Wealth (Through Real Estate). In this episode, he shares how his lifelong interest in real estate led him to flipping, wholesaling, becoming a realtor, and ultimately finding multifamily syndication and becoming a GP of 300+ units.

“If something is really worth having, you’ve got to know that other people have done it before you, other people were successful, and you can be, too.”

Justin Moy | Real Estate Background

Principal at Perpetual Wealth Capital and host of the podcast, Building Passive Income & Wealth (Through Real Estate).
Portfolio:

Lead GP and LP of 304 units

Based in: Kansas City, MO
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Greatest lesson: Refining your communication and sales skills, regardless of your position, is important.

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JF3004: Diversification: The Great Wealth Preserver | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts Nov 24, 2022

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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.

Warren Buffett once said, “Wide diversification is only required when investors do not understand what they are doing.” In this episode, Travis Watts explains why he doesn’t agree with this particular quote and shares a few short, true stories to demonstrate the importance of diversification.

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JF3003: Building a Real Estate Career in Maui, HI ft. Greg Gaudet Nov 23, 2022

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Greg Gaudet is a real estate investor at Maui Home Buyers and the business development manager of Premier Restoration Hawaii. In this episode, he discusses how he overcame addiction and homelessness to achieve financial independence, how he ended up getting started in real estate after moving to Maui, and the kinds of deals he’s currently targeting.

Greg Gaudet | Real Estate Background

Real estate investor at Maui Home Buyers and business development manager of Premier Restoration Hawaii.
Portfolio:
- 20 units, 17 fully owned
Based in: Maui, HI

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JF3002: Finding Flexibility through Multifamily Investing ft. Xiaofeng Harman Nov 23, 2022

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Xiaofeng Harman is the co-founder of Liberta Homes, a diverse company focusing on the construction of modern high-end homes and quality multifamily housing around the country. In this episode, she tells us about her pursuit of financial freedom, her long journey to becoming a GP on 150+ units, and the importance of partnering with experienced syndicators.

Xiaofeng Harman | Real Estate Background

Co-founder of Liberta Homes, a diverse company focusing on the construction of modern high-end homes and quality multifamily housing around the country.
Portfolio:
- GP of 152 units
Based in: Oakland, CA

Say hi to her at:

libertahomes.com

Greatest Lesson: Finding a great partner who fits you is so critical before you enter a deal.

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JF3001: Surrounding Yourself with the Right People ft. Doug Harman Nov 22, 2022

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Doug Harman is the owner and CEO of Liberta Homes, a diverse company focusing on the construction of modern high-end homes and quality multifamily housing around the country. In this episode, he shares the lessons he’s learned from hiring the wrong property managers, how he ended up finding the right fit, and his tips for developing a strong team.

Doug Harman | Real Estate Background

Owner and CEO of Liberta Homes, a diverse company focusing on the construction of modern high-end homes and quality multifamily housing around the country. He has been a real estate investor for 22 years, and also works full-time as an Avian Maintenance Manager.
Portfolio:

GP of 152 units

Based in: Oakland, CA

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libertahomes.com

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JF3000: How to Stay Liquid & Earn a High Interest Rate ft. Edward Brown Nov 21, 2022

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Edward Brown assists Pacific Private Money with capital raising and investor presentations. In this episode, he discusses hard money loans, starting funds, helping investors with bridge loans, and how to stay liquid and earn a high interest rate.

Edward Brown | Real Estate Background

Previously CEO of a hard money loan company for many years, as well as an expert witness and writer. Today, he assists Pacific Private Money with capital raising and investor presentations.
Based in: California