The Best Ever CRE Show

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JF 3930: Ranking CRE: Urban Office Struggles, Apartment Strength, and Medical Office Dominance Jun 08, 2025

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On this episode of The Horizon, John discusses his personal ranking of commercial real estate property types, grading them from F to S based on current performance, long-term potential, and economic headwinds.

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JF 3929: Creative Lending, Off-Market Deals, and Business Acquisitions ft. George Otel Jun 07, 2025

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On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews George Otel, a commercial real estate finance expert and founder of US Business Funding. George shares his journey from the transportation industry into real estate, detailing his pivot into multifamily and ultimately commercial lending. He explains how his team works with over 1,000 lending sources, including private lenders, family offices, and funds, to help investors navigate complex financing scenarios—especially when traditional banks fall short. They discuss the importance of structuring deals creatively, moving fast on off-market opportunities, and the emerging landscape of business acquisitions as a wealth transfer looms.

George Otel

Current role: Founder, US Business Funding

Say hi to them at: https://usbizfunding.net

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JF 3928: Scaling Property Management, Section 8 Strategy, and Philippine Telecom ft. Mike Bonadies Jun 06, 2025

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On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Mike Bonadies, founder of TerraVestra Property Management. Mike shares his unique journey of scaling a profitable property management company while owning rental properties himself—something he says is rare but critical for alignment. He discusses the importance of hiring investor-minded staff, leveraging offshore talent from the Philippines, and creating systems grounded in landlord-tenant law and municipal code knowledge. The episode also dives deep into controversial topics like the future of Section 8 housing, vetting property managers with the right questions, and handling maintenance and pest issues responsibly—without falling into the trap of "scumbag landlord" behavior. Finally, Mike reveals how a trusted VA's idea led to launching a telecom company bringing internet to remote areas of the Philippines.

Mike Bonadies

Current Role: Owner, TerraVestra Property Management and co-founder of a Philippine-based telecom company
Based in: South Jersey
Say hi to them at: mbonadies@tvpm.info or www.terravestrapropertymanagement.com

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JF 3927: Avoiding Fraud, Understanding Returns, and Protecting LPs in CRE ft. Paul Moore Jun 05, 2025

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On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Paul Moore, founder of Wellings Capital, to unpack one of the most misunderstood concepts in real estate investing: the capital stack. They dive deep into the distinctions between common equity, preferred equity, and mezzanine debt—breaking down how each affects risk, return, and control. Paul shares why his firm has shifted from common to preferred equity over the last five years and explains how LPs can benefit from this approach—especially in today's volatile lending environment. He also introduces a new hybrid strategy that balances preferred protections with common equity upside, and closes with key tips on how LPs can avoid fraud and conduct meaningful due diligence.

Paul Moore

Current role: Founder & Managing Partner, Wellings Capital
Based in: Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia
Say hi to them at: https://wellingscapital.com

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JF 3926: Passive Investing Pitfalls, Section 8 Woes, and Smarter Vetting ft. Roger Becker Jun 04, 2025

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On this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Roger Becker, founder of Street Smart Success. Roger shares his candid journey from running a successful advertising business to becoming a seasoned passive investor in over 30 deals, the majority of which he’s done in the past five years. He opens up about the mistakes he’s made in both active and passive real estate—ranging from ill-fated Section 8 rentals to trusting the wrong sponsor early on. Despite the setbacks, Roger explains how he's honed his strategy, now focusing on experienced sponsors, resilient asset classes like mobile home parks, and building a strong vetting network through investor groups.

Roger Becker

Current Role: Founder of Street Smart Success
Based in: Alameda, California
Say hi to them at: https://streetsmartsuccess.com

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JF 3925: Ground-Up Condos, Zoning Tricks, and Design-Driven Value ft. Aaron Yassin Jun 03, 2025

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On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Aaron Yassin, founder of Hive Developers, to explore the intricacies of ground-up condo development in Brooklyn. Aaron shares a detailed breakdown of his latest 10-unit project in Bushwick, including how he sourced and assembled the property, navigated estate complexities, and leveraged zoning laws to maximize buildable square footage. He also highlights design-driven strategies that helped him presell 8 of the 10 units, emphasizing how thoughtful architectural and financial planning drove value and efficiency. The conversation dives deep into New York City zoning, due diligence pitfalls, and the creative ways developers can add value—like duplexing into below-grade space and avoiding costly elevator installs.

Aaron Yassin

Current role: Founder & Principal, Hive Developers
Based in: Brooklyn, New York
Say hi to them at:
- DesignDrivesValue.com (free eBook)
- TheJosephine.nyc (project showcase)
- LinkedIn – Aaron Yassin

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JF 3924: DFW Market Focus, Legacy Assets, and EOS Frameworks ft. Vince Gethings Jun 02, 2025

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On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Joe Fairless interviews Vince Gethings, a multifamily investor and founder of Tri-City Equity Group. Vince shares how he's scaled a portfolio of 10 apartment communities totaling 800 units and over $100M in assets under management. He discusses his integration of small business ownership—including a flooring company and home installation franchise—to support his real estate operations and cash flow strategy. Vince also dives into the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) framework that he uses to manage his six companies, how he structures L10 meetings across them, and his evolving investment thesis—shifting from C-class value-add to newer, higher-quality multifamily assets in DFW. A candid story about a painful loan retrade underscores the importance of holding firm at the closing table.

Vince Gethings

Current role: Founder of Tri-City Equity Group; Owner of multiple businesses including flooring and installation companies; Successor to Jake & Gino's Vivo Profits Academy
Based in: Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas
Say hi to them at: vince@wheelbarrowprofits.com or visit vincegethings.com

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JF 3923: Economic Uncertainty, CRE Strategy, and the Bonus Depreciation Opportunity Jun 01, 2025

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On this episode of The Horizon, John discusses the recent court ruling striking down President Trump’s tariffs and its broader economic and real estate implications. He explains how the legal back-and-forth introduces uncertainty, raising recession risks and inflationary pressures, which in turn could stall business investment and construction. John then examines how various commercial real estate sectors—apartments, retail, office, and industrial—are likely to be impacted by the economic turbulence, highlighting apartments as a relative safe haven. He closes with a deep dive on the timing of buying and selling real estate in light of potential tax code changes, especially the return of 100% bonus depreciation, and why he believes long-term fundamentals still support strategic acquisitions.

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JF 3922: Why You Should Start With Multifamily, Not End There — Introducing John Casmon May 31, 2025

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On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews Matt Faircloth to celebrate the launch of the new "Multifamily Mastery" segment on the Best Ever CRE Show. They dive into the concept of mastery—not as a destination but as a lifelong journey—and explore how multifamily investing embodies that evolving path. John shares his personal investing journey, from discovering multifamily through books like The ABCs of Real Estate Investing to building a career around scaling operations, acquisitions, and asset management. Together, they debunk myths around off-market deals, broker tactics, and the true responsibilities of asset managers, emphasizing current market strategies over outdated playbooks.

Matt Faircloth

Current Role: Founder & CEO of DeRosa Group, multifamily investor, author of Raising Private Capital
Based in: New Hope, Pennsylvania
Say hi to them at: derosagroup.com or on Instagram @themattfaircloth

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JF 3921: Renter Retention, AI Tools, and Breaking the Scarcity Mindset ft. Veena Jetti May 30, 2025

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On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Veena Jetti, powerhouse real estate investor and founder of Vive Funds. They discuss market headwinds facing multifamily operators, including softening rents and homebuyer incentive programs eating into tenant demand. Veena shares how she uses creative concessions, AI-driven insights, and debt assumption strategies to stay ahead. The conversation also dives deep into mindset—why scarcity thinking holds investors back, and how gratitude, vulnerability, and community have helped Veena scale her business with resilience and clarity.

Veena Jetti

Current role: Founder, Vive Funds
Based in: Dallas, Texas
Say hi to them at: @veenajetti on Instagram
or visit multi mastermind for her toolkit

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