The Best Ever CRE Show

Dive into the surprising inefficiencies of commercial real estate investing, especially within the apartment sector. Discover why markets like Chicago, despite solid fundamentals, have high cap rates and lesser capital flow compared to booming areas like Dallas. Explore the influence of investor behavior and herd mentality on asset values. Plus, uncover promising cash flow markets like Cincinnati and Milwaukee that offer strong yields amid rising interest rates.

Ken Gee, Founder & Managing Partner at KRI Partners, shares his transformative journey from CPA and commercial lender to multifamily real estate mogul. He discusses overcoming self-doubt, the power of partnerships, and the importance of adding value in collaborations. Ken highlights how he evolved his investment strategies, transitioning from personal funding to syndications, emphasizing trust-building with investors. His story inspires others to find mentorship, navigate challenges, and reclaim time for family while achieving financial success.

In this enlightening discussion, Ben Fraser, Chief Investment Officer at Aspen Funds and co-host of the Invest Like a Billionaire podcast, reveals how billionaires prioritize asset growth over mere income generation. He sheds light on the pitfalls of traditional financial planning and promotes alternative investments, including cryptocurrency. The conversation navigates reshoring trends in industrial real estate and redefines the concept of retirement in our evolving world. Fraser advocates for a strategic approach to wealth and financial freedom, emphasizing the importance of time control and meaningful life choices.

In this discussion, Kevin Bupp, founder of Sunrise Capital Investors, shares his journey from bartending to managing over $400M in real estate. He highlights the unique investment potential of parking garages, noting their strong cash flow and redevelopment prospects. Kevin explores how autonomous vehicles may reshape parking needs and emphasizes the importance of location in real estate. He also discusses the synergy between parking assets and mobile home parks to maximize returns, showcasing his strategic approach to urban investments.

In a lively discussion, Sean Graham, founder of Maven Cost Segregation Tax Advisors, shares his expertise in maximizing tax benefits for real estate investors. He delves into the transformative role of AI in streamlining business operations and discusses his journey transitioning to self-storage investing. Sean highlights the importance of building a global team for effective management and navigates the complexities of bonus depreciation and IRS audits, offering valuable insights for optimizing tax strategies.

Ari Rastegar, the founder and CEO of Rastegar Capital, shares his journey from law school to real estate magnate. He discusses the crucial role of zoning and entitlement in large-scale developments in Texas. Ari emphasizes the importance of risk management and strong governance, even for smaller operators trying to attract institutional investors. He also shares insights on navigating financial challenges amid economic volatility, the need for collaboration in construction projects, and the strategic value of building relationships with third-party fund administrators.

On this episode of Unlimited Capital, Chris Lopez and Richard McGirr break down why they chose the fund-to-funds model for their first major capital raise—and why it's a powerful starting point for aspiring syndicators. They share how they scaled quickly without years of operational experience by leveraging experienced operators, reducing risk, and maintaining compliance through a special purpose vehicle (SPV) structure. They also discuss their first deal: a 34-unit value-add multifamily property in Denver, how they structured compensation fairly, and the importance of property walks in converting investors. The episode closes with actionable tips for aspiring capital raisers and operators alike. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at ⁠https://www.stamps.com/cre⁠. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Horizon, John Chang discusses why commercial real estate is likely to outperform over the next five years. He attributes this to two major Trump-era policies: increased tariffs and tightening immigration. Tariffs on materials like steel, aluminum, and Canadian softwood lumber are significantly raising construction costs, while stricter immigration policies are reducing the labor pool, further driving up labor expenses. These structural pressures are expected to constrain new development, shift supply-demand dynamics, and ultimately push up both rents and property values across sectors including multifamily, retail, office, and industrial. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at ⁠https://www.stamps.com/cre⁠. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews Ashley Garner, a lifelong real estate investor who transitioned from student rentals and residential brokerage into multifamily investing. Ashley shares how a near-death health scare motivated him to scale his portfolio more aggressively, going from a 10-unit to a 196-unit property through strategic partnerships and capital raising. He explains the mindset shift required to leverage other people’s money and how relationships and trust are foundational to scaling effectively. The conversation also highlights Ashley’s operational philosophy, including managing third-party property managers and the importance of developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) as his business grows toward a goal of 1,000 units. Ashley Garner Current Role: Multifamily investor and founder of ABG Multifamily Say hi to them at: abgmultifamily.com Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at ⁠https://www.stamps.com/cre⁠. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Cameron Herold, founder of the COO Alliance and former COO of 1-800-GOT-JUNK. They dive into the nuanced roles of CEO versus COO, and why so many entrepreneurs misunderstand what they truly need in a second-in-command. Cameron shares how building 1-800-GOT-JUNK into a globally admired brand came from creating a strong culture, leveraging free PR, and obsessively developing a business “flywheel.” He also offers tactical advice for hiring, building trust between co-leaders, and crafting a vivid vision that unites and inspires teams—even at the early stages of growth. Cameron Herold Current Role: Founder, COO Alliance; Author and CEO Coach Based in: British Columbia, Canada Say hi to them at: https://www.cameronherold.com Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at ⁠https://www.stamps.com/cre⁠. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices