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JF1536: Growing From SFR To Multifamily & Private Lending Live Interview with Kay Battle Nov 16, 2018

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We have a treat for you today with a live interview that took place at our Cincinnati meetup. Kay is a local Cincinnati investor who has been investing in real estate for about 10 years. She started with REO’s and short sales, grew into multifamily, and then became a private lender. Hear more about her story and how she has been able to grow to the level she is at. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

Best Ever Tweet:

“Proper screening will save you headaches, turnover cost, and maximize your profits” - Kay Battle

Kay Battle Real Estate Background:

Successful real estate investor who owns 35 units in Cincinnati
As her company and experience grew, she started a commercial lending company, Common Sense Capital Solutions
Based in Cincinnati, OH
Say hi to her at https://cscapitalsolutions.com/

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Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help. See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com

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JF1535: The Power Of Your Apartment Syndication Brand Part 2 of 4 | Syndication School with Theo Hicks Nov 15, 2018

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Yesterday, we opened the door on the branding topic. Today, Theo gets into the weeds a little more on the topic and focuses on website traffic and conversions. Your website is one of, if not the most important component to your apartment syndication brand. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

Best Ever Tweet:

“Your website is going to be the platform for all of your thought leadership content that you create” - Theo Hicks

Free document for this episode:

http://bit.ly/analyticstracking2

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JF1534: The Power Of Your Apartment Syndication Brand Part 1 of 4 | Syndication School with Theo Hicks Nov 14, 2018

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When raising money, which apartment syndicators are constantly doing, having a recognizable name or brand could make your job easier. Imagine having such a brand that people actually come to you offering to give you their money to invest in your deals. That is 100% possible when you have a highly recognized brand. How do I know it is 100% possible? Because I work for a guy that has done exactly that with the Best Ever brand. Hear Theo’s and Joe’s tips on how to build a powerful apartment syndication brand. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

Best Ever Tweet:

“Why would a passive investor invest with you if you’ve never done a deal?”

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JF1533: From Wealthy To Homeless To Successful Real Estate Investor with Heidi Nelson Nov 13, 2018

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Heidi and her family were doing well before it all fell apart around 2008. She was forced to move back in with her parents (with her own kids as well) but she didn’t let that keep her down. Joe and Heidi spend most of the conversation on her story coming back up from scratch as a real estate investor. She’s done some creative deals and has a great story everyone can learn something from. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

Best Ever Tweet:

“Solve someone else’s problem, even if that means you have to take a calculated risk” - Heidi Nelson

Heidi Nelson Real Estate Background:

Went from single family investing to a 6 unit building
Successful in procuring partnerships for the down payment and creative financing to put deals together
Buys businesses, all of which have been purchased using seller financing
Based in San Benito, CA
Say hi to her at https://www.handmpropertymanagement.com/
Best Ever Book: Bible

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Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

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JF1532: Legal Apartment Syndication Jargon From A Boring Corporate & Securities Lawyer with Mark Roderick Nov 12, 2018

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Mark has been guest before, but we did our shows backwards. Usually, we’ll have a guest on to give their Best Ever Advice and then come back for a weekend show after that. Well, we’ve heard Mark’s Skill Set Sunday Episode already, now let’s hear his real estate investing story and Best Ever real estate investing advice. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

Best Ever Tweet:

“The investor is liable if the investor lied” - Mark Roderick

Mark Roderick Real Estate Background:

A very boring corporate and securities lawyer
Since the JOBS Act of 2012, he has spent all of his time in the Crowdfunding space
He writes the widely read blog, www.crowdfundattny.com which provides legal and practical information for portals and issuers.
Listen to his previous episode: JF614: How to Avoid Securities Fraud and Properly Raise Capital #skillsetsunday
Say hi to him at https://www.flastergreenberg.com/
Based in Philadelphia, PA
Best Ever Book: Biography of Joseph Stalin

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JF1531: Why Commercial Real Estate Investing Is More Lucrative For Him with Ash Patel Nov 11, 2018

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Ash is a returning guest and a friend of Joe’s. He has a ton of experience and real estate knowledge, especially on the commercial side of the business. Hear why he laid low for a while when the market was hot and how to have more fun with real estate investing. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

Best Ever Tweet:

“I’m closing and buying more properties, I stopped making excuses” - Ash Patel

Ash Patel Real Estate Background:

First property was a mixed use property and saw both residential and commercial real estate pros/cons
Previously had a 15 year career in IT but left to pursue startups and IT consulting
Total value of properties he owns is $6,000,000 and owns 7 properties
Listen to his previous episode: JF477: You Should Have Bought This Mixed-Use Property!
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio
Say hi to him at ashbpatel@gmail.com

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Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

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JF1530: Broker, Flipper, Landlord, & Syndicator Tells His Best Stories with Carlos Gutierrez Nov 10, 2018

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Carlos is a broker and has been flipping houses since 2010. He also owns over 40 units and has syndicated 20 of them. He shares some great stories with us of how he’s gotten to where he is today. From his syndication deal to why he is no longer flipping much. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

Best Ever Tweet:

“Your why doesn’t matter so much when everything is going good” - Carlos Gutierrez

Carlos Gutierrez Real Estate Background:

Realtor since 2010, flipped about 20 properties from 2011-2017
Purchased 20 units raising $200k to close, rehabbed and paid investors back after 14 months
Owns another 41 units
Based in Charleston, South Carolina
Say hi to him at cg4propertiesATgmail.com or 843.934.4250
Best Ever Book: Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book by Joe Fairless

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Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

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JF1529: Five-Step Apartment Syndication Underwriting Process #FollowAlongFriday with Joe and Theo Nov 09, 2018

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Theo has been underwriting multiple apartment deals each week and as a result, he shares the 5 step process he created to quickly analyze income apartment deals. Joe is closing on another deal next week and talks about how they were able to benefit by locking in an interest rate early on in the due diligence process. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

Best Ever Tweet:

“That would have been impossible to know without visiting the property in person”

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Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

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JF1528: How To Perform An In-Depth Analysis Of Your Apartment Syndication Market Part 2 of 2 | Syndication School with Theo Hicks Nov 08, 2018

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Now that you know The 3 Immutable Laws of Real Estate Investing and have done the 5 step property analysis exercise from part one yesterday, it’s time to learn 7 new strategies to implement that will dig even deeper and give you an even better understanding of the target market, down to the street level.

Best Ever Tweet:

“All of the data you gathered for the MSA and city, don’t really apply to the neighborhoods and streets”

Free Document For This Episode:

http://bit.ly/2JNEzic

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JF1527: How To Perform An In-Depth Analysis Of Your Apartment Syndication Market Part 1 of 2 | Syndication School with Theo Hicks Nov 07, 2018

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Time for some more syndication school! This week’s two-parter will be about really diving into a market for the purpose of learning about it for your apartment syndication deals. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!

Best Ever Tweet:

“Make sure you are sticking to the 3 Immutable Laws of Real Estate”

Free Document For This Episode:

http://bit.ly/2ARKos1

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Best Ever Listeners:

Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals?

Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky.

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