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JF3819: Inside Cardone Capital: Portfolio Growth, Investment Strategy, & Bitcoin Integration ft. Ryan Tseko Feb 17, 2025

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On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Ryan Tseko, Executive Vice President of Cardone Capital, shares insights from managing a 15,000-unit portfolio valued at over $1.6 billion. Drawing from his unique journey from commercial airline pilot to Grant Cardone's right-hand man, Tseko discusses their strategy of combining fixed-rate financing with 10-year hold periods to weather market cycles. He reveals details about their innovative approach of bundling Bitcoin with multifamily investments, their focus on simple fee structures, and their success in raising capital from 18,000 retail investors. Tseko also provides candid perspectives on current market opportunities, particularly in acquiring assets below replacement cost, and explains why they're choosing to buy deals all-cash in today's high interest rate environment.

Ryan Tseko | Real Estate Background

Cardone Capital
Based in: Miami
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www.cardonecapital.com

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JF3818: Nashville Market Dynamics, C+ to B- Value-Add Strategies, & Workforce Housing Opportunities ft. Sam Froerer Feb 16, 2025

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On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Sam Froerer, Managing Partner of Compass Capital, shares his strategic approach to workforce housing investments in Nashville. Starting his firm in 2021 after working at a multi-billion dollar REIT, Froerer explains why he targeted Nashville as an emerging market with similar characteristics to Austin from 7-10 years ago. He discusses his focus on C+ to B- properties located 5-15 minutes from downtown, where his renovated units at $1,250-1,300 per month provide an attractive alternative to downtown's $2,500+ Class A rents. Froerer also provides detailed insights into his renovation costs, property management strategies, and how maintaining strong relationships with partners and tenants has helped his firm grow to over 1,100 units and $150 million in assets under management.

Sam Froerer | Real Estate Background

Managing Partner at Compass Capital
Based in: Irvine, CA
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www.compasscapitalllc.com

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JF3817: Industrial Investment Mastery: Target Markets, Tenant Strategy, & Development Dynamics ft. Brent Lieberman Feb 15, 2025

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On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Brent Lieberman, founding principal of Levelan Partners, shares his expertise in industrial real estate investment and development across the Midwest and Southeast. Specializing in single-tenant net lease deals under 150,000 square feet, Lieberman discusses his firm's flexible approach to both stabilized acquisitions and ground-up development. He provides detailed insights into key industrial property metrics, including clear height requirements, office percentages, and the importance of interstate proximity. Lieberman also explains his strategy for mitigating single-tenant risk through appropriate leverage and cash reserves, while sharing valuable lessons from his transition from institutional real estate to building his own industrial investment firm.

Brent Lieberman | Real Estate Background

Founding Principal at Levelan Partners
Based in: Cleveland, OH
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www.levelanpartners.com

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JF3816: Success Through Mindset Evolution, Capital Strategy Shifts, & HUD Development Tactics ft. Jerome Maldonado Feb 14, 2025

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On this episode of the Next Level CRE, Jerome Maldonado shares his journey from value-add multifamily investor to ground-up developer, and how he's adapted his strategy to thrive in changing market conditions. Starting as a dyslexic student who became a serial entrepreneur, Maldonado explains his transition from self-funding deals to raising capital, including how he turned his first capital raise into a $12.6 million profit through strategic development. He provides detailed insights into his current development approach, including utilizing local bank construction-to-perm loans under $25 million and securing long-term HUD financing at sub-5% rates. Throughout the conversation, Maldonado emphasizes the importance of mindset, continuous education, and being willing to pivot strategies based on market conditions.

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JF3815: Introducing The Passive Income Playbook with Pascal Wagner — Running Your Wealth Like a Business ft. Christopher Nelson Feb 13, 2025

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Introducing The Passive Income Playbook, a new series hosted by Pascal Wagner focused on helping passive investors build and manage wealth like a business. Drawing from his experience deploying over $150 million in venture capital and building his own passive portfolio generating $250,000+ annually, Wagner brings strategic insights to help listeners avoid common pitfalls and accelerate their path to financial independence.

In this inaugural episode, Christopher Nelson shares his evolution from tech executive to sophisticated portfolio manager, discussing how to structure investments through proper entities, build the right professional team, and implement systems for tracking performance. Nelson breaks down his approach to portfolio construction with a 50/50 split between growth and income investments, while emphasizing the importance of having clear goals and running your wealth like a CEO rather than a bookkeeper. The episode provides a comprehensive framework for investors looking to professionalize their approach to passive investing and build sustainable wealth through strategic portfolio management.

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JF3814: Market Cycle Navigation, Value-Add Evolution, & Capital Preparation Strategies ft. JP Newman Feb 12, 2025

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On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, JP Newman, CEO and founder of ThriveFP, discusses navigating the current market cycle in multifamily real estate. With over 20 years of experience and 20,000 units under his belt, Newman shares why his firm strategically reduced their portfolio from 10,000 to 1,500 units to position for upcoming opportunities. He predicts 24 months of market distress ahead, projecting another 10-20% price decline unless interest rates decrease significantly, while emphasizing the importance of having dry powder and maintaining strong investor relationships to capitalize on deals. Newman also provides insights on how institutional capital has changed the multifamily landscape, making it harder to find significantly dislocated opportunities compared to five years ago, though he remains optimistic about multifamily's long-term fundamentals due to the continuing supply-demand imbalance.

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JF3813: Policy Impact Analysis: Tariffs, Immigration & Real Estate Market Forecasts in 2025 ft. John Chang Feb 11, 2025

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On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Marcus & Millichap's John Chang delivers a timely solo analysis of how recent policy changes could impact commercial real estate markets in 2025. Chang examines the potential effects of new tariffs with Canada, Mexico, and China, forecasting reduced GDP growth and increased inflation. He provides detailed insights into how these policies might affect various commercial real estate sectors, with particular focus on multifamily where construction costs could rise significantly due to tariffs on building materials. Chang also addresses how stricter immigration policies could exacerbate labor shortages in construction, potentially leading to reduced housing supply amid strong rental demand. The episode offers a comprehensive look at the intersection of policy changes, economic indicators, and commercial real estate market dynamics.

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JF3812: Conference Networking Mastery, Relationship Building Strategies, & Value-Add Connection Tips ft. Travis Watts Feb 10, 2025

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On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Travis Watts shares invaluable advice for effectively networking at real estate conferences and meetups. Drawing from seven years of experience attending local, national, and international events, Travis emphasizes the importance of approaching networking with a clear game plan and focusing on building genuine, long-term relationships rather than making quick sales. He shares practical tips like listening more than talking, having quality business cards with your photo, and focusing on making one deep connection rather than collecting dozens of shallow ones. Travis also explains how to engage people in meaningful conversations by getting them to talk about their goals and pain points, and why sharing stories is more memorable than rattling off market statistics. This episode is essential listening for anyone looking to make the most of their next real estate conference or networking event.

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JF3811: Third-Party Property Management Strategy, Market Supply Challenges, & Operational Growth Decisions ft. Chris Grenzig Feb 09, 2025

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Slocomb Reed interviews Chris Grenzig, co-founder of JAG Capital Partners and JAG Property Management. Chris shares his journey in real estate, detailing his transition from working for a larger firm to starting his own company. He discusses the current challenges in the Jacksonville market, including rising insurance costs and the impact of new construction on rental prices. Chris also explains his decision to pivot to third-party property management and the operational strategies he employs to manage properties effectively. The conversation concludes with insights on the long-term outlook for the Jacksonville real estate market and how Chris is positioning his business for future growth.

Chris Grenzig is the owner of JAG Capital Partners and JAG Property Management, which focuses on the acquisition of multifamily properties in Jacksonville, FL and Orlando, FL ranging from 10-80 units. JAG Capital has acquired 150 units to date totaling roughly $10m and still owns 51 units. JAG Capital focuses on value-add multifamily opportunities and has directly managed and overseen millions in renovations. JAG Property Management handles the property management of these properties and also manages long term traditional rentals for other owners ranging from single family homes to 80 unit multifamily properties. in the Orlando and Jacksonville areas.

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https://jagcapitalpartners.com/

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