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JF3700: 78 Pads for $400K — Infilling Mobile Home Parks, Contractor Specials, and Scaling a Portfolio ft. Leo Young Oct 21, 2024

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Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Leo Young, co-founder of Cornell Communities, who shares his journey into the mobile home park investment space. Leo discusses his background in real estate, the strategies he employs to source and manage mobile home parks, and the unique challenges he faces in this niche market. He also delves into his investment strategies, including infill projects and raising capital, while providing insights into the New Jersey market and his future plans for scaling his business. Leo Young | Real Estate Background

Principal & Co-Founder of
Portfolio:
- 160+ units
Based in: New York, NY
Say hi to him at:
- LinkedIn
- www.cornell-communities.com

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JF3699: Cutting Insurance Costs and Competing with New Developments — Strategies for 4,000 Multifamily Units ft. Todd Watkins Oct 20, 2024

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On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Slocomb Reed interviews Todd Watkins, COO of Railfield, discussing his journey from law to real estate, the challenges of navigating insurance in commercial real estate, and the current labor market's impact on hiring. Todd shares insights on asset management, innovative tenant retention strategies, and the cyclical nature of the real estate market, emphasizing the importance of adapting to changing conditions.

Todd Watkins | Real Estate Background

Partner, COO at Railfield
Portfolio:
- ~4,000 units
Based in: Bethesda, MD
Say hi to him at:
- www.railfieldrealty.com

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JF3698: Rescuing Overleveraged Multifamily & Office Deals — Rate Caps, Capital Calls, and Recapitalization Strategies ft. Jake Clopton Oct 19, 2024

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On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel welcome Jake Clopton, president of Clopton Capital, to discuss the current state of commercial real estate lending. Jake shares insights on the challenges faced by lenders and borrowers in a high-interest-rate environment, the complexities of restructuring troubled deals, and the dynamics of capital calls. He also provides an overview of the banking landscape, highlighting potential failures and the differences in asset classes like multifamily and office space.

Jake Clopton | Real Estate Background

Clotpon Capital
Portfolio:
- Commercial Mortgage Broker and Financial Intermediary
Based in: Chicago, Illinois
Say hi to him at:
- LinkedIn

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JF3697: Why This Prolific Investor Is Sitting on the Sidelines … for Now ft. Jeremy Roll Oct 18, 2024

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In this episode of Next Level CRE on the Best Ever CRE Show, Jeremy Roll, a seasoned multi-cycle real estate and alternative asset investor and president of the Roll Investment Group, joins host Matt Faircloth. Jeremy breaks down how to invest as a defensive investor in 2024 and beyond based on his experience before and during the 2008 recession and the COVID-19 pandemic.

He discusses where to invest during a recession (which is likely coming, he says — he explains why), the key indicator he’s following to determine whether or not we’re headed for a recession, and why he’s currently sitting on the sidelines to see how things play out economically. He also discusses the philosophy behind doing nothing, what he’s looking for to determine when it’s time for him to jump back in, and why — as a cash flow investor — he avoids negative leverage at absolutely all costs.

Jeremy Roll | Real Estate Background

Roll Investment Group
Based in: Los Angeles, California
Say hi to him at:
- LinkedIn

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JF3696: Flipping a $200K Office into $380K & Tapping Into Cleveland’s Booming Commercial Market ft. Chris Matan Oct 17, 2024

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Ash Patel interviews Chris Matan, a seasoned real estate broker and investor with 30 years of experience. Chris shares his journey into real estate, discussing his diverse investments across various asset classes, including multifamily, office, and retail. He emphasizes the importance of patience in the industry, the value of multifamily properties, and the current trends in commercial real estate. Chris also addresses the challenges of scaling his business and the lessons learned throughout his career, while expressing a desire to return to investing and building his portfolio. Chris Matan | Real Estate Background

EXP Realty/Marich Machine
Based in: Cleveland, OH
Say hi to him at:
- LinkedIn
- Youtube

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JF3695: Navigating Distressed Deals, Class A & B Multifamily, and Conservative Investing in 2024 ft. Rajkumar Venkatramani Oct 16, 2024

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In this episode, Rajkumar Venkatramani shares his journey from being a physician to becoming a multifamily real estate investor. He discusses the current challenges in the market, including investor skepticism and rising expenses, and how his investment strategy has evolved over the years. Raj highlights the importance of patience in partnerships and the critical role of pricing in real estate investments, especially when analyzing distressed properties.

Rajkumar Venkatramani | Real Estate Background

REIDOC Capital
Portfolio:
- 2000+ Multifamily Units
Based in: Houston, TX
Say hi to him at:
- LinkedIn
- www.reidoccapital.com

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JF3694: Transitioning from Active to Passive Investing — RV Parks, Senior Living, and Diversification Strategies ft. Bill Manassero Oct 15, 2024

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In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Joe Cornwell interviews Bill Manassero, CEO of Promise Land Holdings LLC, who shares his journey from active to passive real estate investing. Bill discusses the unique advantages of starting real estate investing later in life, the challenges he faced as a passive investor, and the importance of diversifying investments. He also provides valuable advice for aspiring passive investors, emphasizing the need for thorough due diligence and caution in today's market. Bill highlights the current trends in real estate, including the demand for RV parks and senior living facilities, and encourages listeners to stay informed and patient in their investment decisions.

Bill Manassero | Real Estate Background

CEO, Promised Land Holdings LLC
Based in: Riceville, TN
Say hi to him at:
- www.olddawgsreinetwork.com
- X.com

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JF3693: Negotiating Loan Docs and Protecting Yourself from Frivolous Lawsuits by ‘Creating Barriers’ ft. Bishoy M. Habib, Esq. Oct 14, 2024

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Bishoy M. Habib Esq., attorney and broker at Levacy Legal, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Bishoy discusses the benefits of being an active investor, broker, and real estate attorney simultaneously. He also discusses the value of land trusts, the concept of segregating risk, and why you never want to be accused of “piercing the corporate veil.” Finally, he explains why everything in life — even loan docs — is negotiable.

Bishoy M. Habib, Esq. | Real Estate Background

Levacy Legal
Based in: Tampa, FL
Say hi to him at:
- IG: @attorneybishoy
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bishoyhabib/
- YT: @attorneybishoy
- TikTok: @attorneybishoy
- www.levacylegal.com

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JF3692: Saving $20,000 Through Self-Auditing and the No. 1 Factor in Tenant Retention ft. Moshe Crane Oct 13, 2024

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Moshe Crane, VP of branding and strategic initiatives at Sage Ventures, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Moshe discusses the self-auditing process that resulted in him saving his company $20,000. He also shares the thesis behind the apprentice program he’s currently building and why maintenance is the No. 1 factor in tenant retention.

Moshe Crane | Real Estate Background

VP Branding and Strategic Initiatives
Sage Ventures
Portfolio:
- 10 Properties, 4k units.
Based in: Baltimore, MD
Say hi to him at:
- LinkedIn

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JF3691: How to Make Loan Assumptions Work and Building a Real Estate Dream Team ft. Jonathan Nichols Oct 12, 2024

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Jonathan Nichols, CEO at Apogee Capital, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Jonathan discusses how to get deals done in today’s market, including how to make loan assumptions work on value-add multifamily deals. He also discusses the nuances of building a business, including how to build a real estate dream team by building a culture that goes beyond doing the bare minimum.

Jonathan Nichols | Real Estate Background

CEO Apogee Capital
Portfolio:
- ~1000 units as a GP, additional 1000+ as an LP.
- Also own a portfolio of 20+ residential units.
Based in: DFW, TX
Say hi to him at:
- LinkedIn
- www.apogeemfc.com

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