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JF2888: Flex Space Buildings | Beyond Multifamily ft. Ash Patel Jul 30, 2022

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In this episode, Ash dives into the topic of flex space buildings. He explains what flex space buildings are, what kind of businesses you’ll typically find in them, the importance of location, and the pros and cons of owning flex space properties.

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.

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JF2887: What Your Marketing Strategy Is Missing ft. Jeffrey Brogger Jul 29, 2022

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Jeffrey Brogger is the founder and CEO of JJB Multifamily, a brokerage focused on sourcing off-market commercial real estate deals. He is also the founder and senior digital marketing strategist for STEEZY.Digital, a marketing agency that helps real estate brokers and mortgage loan officers with lead generation and follow-up through branding, advertising, and copywriting.

In this episode, Jeffrey shares what most people do wrong on social media when it comes to marketing themselves and their businesses, how to improve your lead generation technique, and the importance of developing and executing the right marketing strategy.

Jeffrey Brogger | Real Estate Background

Founder and CEO of JJB Multifamily, a brokerage focused on sourcing off-market commercial real estate deals.
Also the founder and senior digital marketing strategist for STEEZY.Digital, a marketing agency that helps real estate brokers and mortgage loan officers with lead generation and follow-up through branding, advertising, and copywriting.
Based in: Huntington Beach, CA
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Greatest lesson: Gratitude is the prerequisite to happiness.

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JF2886: The 4 Pillars to Financial Independence | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts Jul 28, 2022

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In this episode, Travis shares the four pillars that he personally used to achieve financial independence in full detail, plus some additional tips he’s picked up along the way.

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.

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JF2885: Raising Capital in a Volatile Economic Climate ft. Justin Dixon Jul 27, 2022

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Justin Dixon was the head of recruitment for a wealth management firm when he and his wife decided to purchase their first duplex in Pittsburgh, PA, in 2019. When they realized they could scale their real estate business more quickly through syndications, Justin joined the Think Multifamily syndication group in early 2020.

Today, Justin is the co-founder and principal of Great Venture Capital, and the founder and CEO of Hire Tomorrow, a boutique recruitment firm. He is a GP of 400+ units across two states, as well as an LP of more than 1,000 units across five states. In this episode, Justin discusses the debt structure for his latest deal, questions investors have been asking based on the shifting economy, and what he’s been doing to build investor relations as a capital raiser.

Justin Dixon | Real Estate Background

Co-founder and principal of Great Venture Capital, a real estate investment firm that focuses on acquisitions of large multifamily properties across the Sun Belt states.
Also founder and CEO of Hire Tomorrow, a boutique recruitment firm that helps clients fill their open positions across technology, accounting/finance, marketing, and project management.
Portfolio:

GP of 400+ units across two states
LP of over 1,000 units across five states

Based in: Austin, TX
Say hi to him at:

Great Venture Capital:

Hire Tomorrow:

Best Ever Book: The Science and Technology of Growing Young by Sergey Young

Greatest lesson: The book Rich Dad Poor Dad was eye-opening. It was the information that I needed to take the leap from working a W-2 to entrepreneurship and investing in real estate.

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JF2884: How to Lead with Educational Content ft. Anthony Vicino Jul 26, 2022

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Anthony Vicino is the managing partner at Invictus Capital, a vertically integrated syndicator focused on value-add, class B multifamily properties in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. In this episode, Anthony shares how he and his team lead through the educational content they create, how his local reputation gives him a unique edge, and his advice for new investors looking to compete with him.

Anthony Vicino | Real Estate Background — Second Time

Managing partner at Invictus Capital, a vertically integrated syndicator focused on value-add, class B multifamily in the Twin Cities.
Portfolio: $40M in AUM
Previous episode: JF2519: When to Walk Out on a Deal with Anthony Vicino
Based in: Minneapolis, MN
Say hi to him at:
- invictusmultifamily.com
- anthonyvicino.com
- Facebook
- Instagram
- Twitter
- YouTube: Anthony Vicino
- YouTube: Invictus Capital
Greatest lesson: A dollar saved is worth more than a dollar earned.

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JF2883: Expert Tips for Expanding Your Network Pt. 2 | Round Table Jul 25, 2022

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In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis continue their conversation from last week’s episode, Expert Tips for Expanding Your Network Pt. 1. They share helpful conference hacks, networking success stories, CRM strategies, and how they each keep in touch with their network.

Each week for the Best Ever Round Table, the three Best Ever Show hosts — Ash Patel, Slocomb Reed, and Travis Watts — come together for a deep dive into a commercial real estate investing topic.

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JF2882: How a CRE Mentorship Group Changed Everything ft. Zach Fugman Jul 24, 2022

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Zach Fugman is a Houston-based apartment syndicator who got his start in commercial real estate by joining a syndication education and coaching group called Lifestyles Unlimited. Today, he is the owner of A-Strategy Management, serving as a GP of 1,700+ units, key principal of 1,100+ units, and LP of 400+ units.

In this episode, Zach discusses the value of getting a mentor, how to find the right coaching group, and his advice for new syndicators looking for deals in the current market.

Zach Fugman | Real Estate Background

Owner of A-Strategy Management, which syndicates apartment deals.
Portfolio:

GP of

775 units in the Cincinnati area
952 units in MS
Key principal on 1,107 units

LP of 434 units across Texas and Atlanta

Based in: Houston, TX
Say hi to him at:

astrategymgmt.com
Facebook
Email: zach@a-strategy.com

Best Ever Book: Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins
Greatest lesson: If you’re not willing to be on-site, you should not buy the deal. Check the city code and practice before getting in bed with a municipality.

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JF2881: Commercial Loans & Lenders | Beyond Multifamily ft. Ash Patel Jul 23, 2022

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In this episode, Ash explains the importance of finding a local CRE lender that’s right for you. He shares why going local is a must when it comes to commercial real estate and provides tips on how to establish and cultivate relationships with the top commercial lenders in your market.

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JF2880: How the Changing Economy Is Impacting Capital ft. Greg Lyons Jul 22, 2022

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Former college basketball coach Greg Lyons and his brother, Tim, are both licensed capital raisers who got into multifamily syndications at the onset of the pandemic. Today, Greg is principal and managing partner at Cityside Capital, where he raises money for established multifamily and self-storage operators across the U.S.

In this episode, Greg shares why he decided to become licensed, the fluctuations in capital he’s seeing as a result of the changing economy, and how he thinks multifamily can weather an impending economic storm.

Greg Lyons | Real Estate Background

Principal and managing partner at Cityside Capital LLC. As a licensed capital raiser with a Series 82 and 63 license, Cityside Capital raises money for established multifamily and self-storage operators throughout the United States.
Portfolio:

GP of 16 multifamily properties totaling 5,836 units
LP of 2,063 units over 10 properties, plus an office building and a retail center

Based in: Charlottesville, VA
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Best Ever Book: The Wealthy Gardener by John S. Soforic
Greatest lesson: Take action! I was a partner of a 77-unit condo development in Boise, ID, right before the Great Recession that didn't work out. It took a while to find my way back into the real estate world, but I'm thrilled with the progress I've made over the last couple of years.

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JF2879: Speculating vs. Investing | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts Jul 21, 2022

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In this episode, Travis explains the difference between being a speculator and being an investor and which strategy is more sustainable in the long term.

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