The Best Ever CRE Show

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JF2878: 3 Lessons for Sponsors from a Full-Time LP ft. Joe Giuliacci Jul 20, 2022

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Joe Giuliacci started his real estate career with a halfplex investment property in Northern California. After several years of actively operating a number of duplexes, he discovered the world of syndications and passive investing.

Today, Joe has retired from his 31-year engineering career and is a full-time passive investor in multifamily, industrial, self-storage, and commercial real estate properties. In this episode, he shares his top three pieces of advice for sponsors based on his experience and what he looks for as an LP.

Joe Giuliacci | Real Estate Background

Passive investor with 5 Talents Capital, which focuses on multifamily investments. He explores other asset classes as well for his passive investments.
Portfolio:

LP of:

15 multifamily properties
Three industrial properties
Four self-storage properties
16 commercial real estate properties

Retired from a 31-year engineering career at Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
Based in: Lake Stevens, WA
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Greatest lesson: Find great sponsors/operators first and foremost; the investment offering will be the bonus.

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JF2877: Producing Massive Results in an Unpredictable Economic Climate ft. Jason Yarusi Jul 19, 2022

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Third-time Best Ever Show guest Jason Yarusi is the founder and managing partner of Yarusi Holdings, LLC, a multifamily investment firm based in Murfreesboro, TN. In this episode, Jason discusses how the current economic climate is changing the way he looks at deals, why he is going for “sleep-better-at-night” debt right now, and why he’s zeroed in on the Nashville market.

Jason Yarusi | Real Estate Background

Founder and managing partner of Yarusi Holdings LLC, a multifamily investment firm.
Portfolio: GP of 1,300 units across 15 properties
Previous Best Ever Show appearances:

Based in: Murfreesboro, TN
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Greatest lesson: Use the 100-mile mindset for multifamily investing.

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JF2876: Expert Tips for Expanding Your Network Pt. 1 | Round Table Jul 18, 2022

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In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis discuss the ins and outs of networking. They cover why it’s important to grow your network, what they have done to grow their own networks both online and offline, and their top tips for networking at a conference.

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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JF2875: Benefits of Pivoting to Boutique Hotels ft. Ramsey Blankenship Jul 17, 2022

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Ramsey Blankenship is a full-time Master Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy Special Operations who began investing in real estate in 2015 with a house hack in Panama City, FL. From there, he expanded into multifamily units, then began doing joint ventures with partners in different states along the Southeast.

Today, Ramsey is a capital raiser and sponsor at Real Focus Capital Investments. He is also GP of 20 apartments, 10 short-term rentals, and a boutique hotel. In this episode, Ramsey shares how he got into the boutique hotel space, why he decided to pivot from multifamily to RV parks and boutique hotels, and how he raises capital for these properties.

Ramsey Blankenship | Real Estate Background

Capital raiser and sponsor at Real Focus Capital Investments, which syndicates large, value-add B- and C-class apartment complexes. Recently, they have pivoted into the hotel/motel/RV park space.
Portfolio:
- GP of 150+ units
- LP of 32 units
Works full time as Master Chief Petty Officer in the U.S. Navy Special Operations.
Based in: San Diego, CA
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Greatest lesson: Don’t invest in a market without understanding the market metrics. I purchased nine units in Shreveport, LA, arguably the worst market in the U.S. to invest in. I learned you can not simply "cut and paste" what works in one market into another. I now conduct what I call the "Market Vital Signs" before investing in anything.

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JF2874: Commercial Due Diligence Pt. 1 | Beyond Multifamily ft. Ash Patel Jul 16, 2022

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In this episode, Ash lays out his top tips for conducting commercial real estate due diligence that leads to taking down great deals.

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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JF2873: Class A Condo Conversion ft. Tate Siemer Jul 15, 2022

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Second-time Best Ever Show guest Tate Siemer has been in real estate since 2006, focusing solely on commercial multifamily for the past four years. Today, Tate is CEO and managing partner at GreenLight Equity Group, which purchases class A, B, and C properties that cash flow and are in appreciating markets. They recently shifted their focus from value-add class C apartments to class A properties almost exclusively in the Columbus, OH, and Oklahoma City markets.

In this episode, Tate discusses class A condo conversion, why he hires his own tax attorney to underwrite deals based on tax implications, and his tips for hiring the right coach.

Tate Siemer | Real Estate Background

CEO and managing partner at GreenLight Equity Group, which purchases Class A, B, and C properties that cash flow and are in appreciating markets. They typically hold properties for two-to-five years and syndicate their deals.
Portfolio: GP of 572 units across six properties.
Previous Best Ever episode: JF2568: Preparing Assets for the Next Recession
Based in: Salt Lake City, UT
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Greatest lesson: Faith through failure.

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JF2872: Financial Freedom — Should You Stop Working? | Passive Investor Tips ft. Travis Watts Jul 14, 2022

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In the first episode of Passive Investor Tips, Travis explains what financial freedom is, how to determine the amount of money you need to retire, and how to know when (or if) you should stop working.

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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JF2871: 4 Tips for Engaging with Sellers Off-Market ft. Alex Olson Jul 13, 2022

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Alex Olson fell in love with real estate while he and his wife were building their dream house. He met a mentor who advised him to get his commercial real estate license, and Alex soon developed a passion for representing 1031 exchange buyers looking for off-market multifamily and triple-net investments.

Today, Alex works as a senior real estate broker at XChangeCRE. In this episode, he shares his top four tips for engaging with sellers off-market.

Alex Olson | Real Estate Background

Senior real estate broker at XChangeCRE. He works with 1031 exchange buyers looking for off-market multifamily and NNN investments.
Based in: Kansas City, MO
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Best Ever Book: Am I Being Too Subtle? By Sam Zell
Greatest lesson: Don't try to be anyone other than yourself, and use your strengths to maximize your potential.

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JF2870: Knowing When to Walk Away from a Deal ft. Tommy Brant Jul 12, 2022

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Tommy Brant, a self-described recovering electrical engineer, is a full-time multifamily syndicator and real estate investor. He was first exposed to real estate through a college summer job working for a general contractor rehabbing mobile homes.

Today, Tommy owns three long-term rentals and one vacation rental, and he is invested in two apartment syndications totaling 356 units. In this episode, he discusses his tips for purchasing Florida rental properties, why he recently walked away from a contract on a 52-unit property in Nashville, and how he uses direct-to-seller advertising with a broker to find deals.

Tommy Brant | Real Estate Background

Founder of TB Capital Group, LLC, which focuses on multifamily syndication.
Portfolio: LP of two syndications, totaling 356 units
Based in: Nashville, TN
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Greatest lesson: Growth mindset, perspective, self-awareness, self-care, and determination are required traits of any entrepreneur. However, after you get past the scrappy start-up phase, finding reliable and competent PARTNERS is mandatory to scale effectively.

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JF2869: Making the Case for Different CRE Strategies | Round Table Jul 11, 2022

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In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis each explain their own personal real estate strategies, making their case for why investors should consider their approach while also explaining which types of investors might not benefit from using it.

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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