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Self-described “reformed attorney” Ashley Tison is passionate about helping business owners mitigate taxes through programs like Opportunity Zones. That’s why he co-founded OZPros.com — to democratize entrepreneurs’ ability to utilize Opportunity Zones to save on their taxes. In this episode, Ashley breaks down how Opportunity Zone funds work and how OZPros.com serves as both an educational tool and an investment opportunity. Ashley Tison | Real Estate Background Co-founder of OZPros.com. He’s an attorney and entrepreneur focused on helping real estate investors reduce their tax liability. Based in: Charlotte, NC Say hi to him at: Linkedin OZPros.com Click here to know more about our sponsors: Equity Multiple | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Voelker has taken on several different titles throughout his career. He started out as a CPA, then attended law school and became the first attorney in Texas to focus on low-income tax credit projects as a practice area. He then became a real estate developer focused on urban complex, mixed-use, and high-rise residential projects. Now retired, he recently authored his own book, Managing the Complexities of Real Estate Development. In this episode, Bob explains how he got into development, the lessons he’s learned, and how his tax credit knowledge has helped him along the way. Bob Voelker | Real Estate Background Retired after 38 years as a real estate attorney and developer focused on urban complex, mixed-use, and high-rise residential projects. Joint ventures with other developers and real estate syndications. Author of Managing the Complexities of Real Estate Development, a training manual for young developers, attorneys, and debt and equity associates. Based in: Athens, GA Say hi to him at: Linkedin Twitter: @DFWUrbanist Click here to know more about our sponsors: Equity Multiple | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Travis highlights three common industry practices for how general partners often predict future sale prices. Want more? We think you’ll like this episode: JF2571: How Does the Single-Family Housing Market Impact Multifamily Apartments? | Actively Passive Investing Show 59 Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2014, Harvard University graduate Ryan Williams chose to step away from his promising career with Blackstone to pursue his passion for leveling the playing field when it comes to real estate investing. He began to build what he calls the next-generation leading real estate investment platform focused on enabling individuals and larger institutions to directly invest in yield-oriented commercial real estate. In this episode, Ryan breaks down the plan he has for Cadre and how the platform will soon allow anyone with $100 to spare to invest in real estate. Ryan Williams | Real Estate Background Founder and CEO of Cadre, a commercial real estate investment platform. Portfolio: $3.5 billion of properties across the United States spanning office buildings, multifamily developments, industrial, and hospitality. Based in: New York, NY Say hi to him at: www.cadre.com Twitter: @RyanAWms, @CadreRE LinkedIn: Ryan Williams, Cadre Best Ever Book: The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scott Haskin accidentally became a commercial real estate investor, landlord, and property manager after purchasing a set of old cannery buildings. It was a heavy lift project from a value-add perspective, and Scott handled much of the work himself. In 2011, he 1031-ed the property into an office building in the central business district of Lincoln, NE. In this episode, Scott and Ash discuss what actions can be taken to increase the office building’s occupancy after a recent decline Scott Haskin | Real Estate Background Founder of Has Properties LLC, where Scott focuses on asset and property management. Portfolio: GP of a commercial property (warehouse and office), an office building, fourplex, duplex, and a single-family rental. Based in: Gardnerville, NV Say hi to him at: LinkedIn Best Ever Book:  Making it in Real Estate: Starting Out as a Developer by John McNellis Commercial Real Estate Investing: A Step-by-Step Guide to Finding and Funding Your First Deal by Mike Sowers Greatest Lesson: Taking the time to properly screen and select tenants. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former wildlife management conservation biologist Mason Moreland grew up thinking he’d be the next Steve Irwin. As soon as he graduated college, however, he caught the real estate bug and started investing in single-family homes with his father and brother. Today, Mason is able to combine both his passions as GP of $15.75M n vineyards held by Texas Vine Country, where he is a managing partner. In this episode, Mason explains the ins and outs of Texas vineyard development, operation, and investment. Mason Moreland | Real Estate Background Managing partner at Texas Vine Country (TVC), which raises capital for, develops from the ground up, and operates large mechanized wine-grape vineyards in Texas. Portfolio: GP of $15.75M in vineyards held by TVC solely (~350 acres) $13.5M of additional syndicated vineyard in development currently Based in: Midland, TX Say hi to him at: texasvinecountry.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Benton owns Stellar Senior Living, a family business in which he has partnered with his father and brother-in-law for the last 10 years. Today, Adam is GP of 4,000 units including independent, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. In this episode, he laid out the five most important concepts investors need to understand before adding this alternative investment class to their portfolios. Adam Benton | Real Estate Background Owner of Stellar Senior Living, which develops, acquires, and operates senior housing properties in nine states. Portfolio: GP of 4,000 units including independent, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing LP of hotels and apartments Based in: Salt Lake City, Utah Say hi to him at: stellarliving.com LinkedIn Greatest lesson: During due diligence, sometimes the smallest question highlights the biggest issues. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Dulmage has been a passionate investor for most of his life. He’s been in the game since before online resources were a thing, conducting his research the old-fashioned way — by reading lots of books. Today, he is a full-time commercial broker at Hartsock Realty based in Lima, OH. In this episode, Jeff shares how he balances being both a broker and investor, the numbers on his recent 26-unit apartment deal, and why it’s a great time to be an investor in Lima. Jeff Dulmage | Real Estate Background Full-time commercial agent/broker/team leader at Hartsock Realty, which helps investors find, evaluate, purchase, and manage their properties. He’s also a syndicator and focuses on small to mid-size multifamily (150 units), along with single-family. Portfolio: GP of 26 units LP of 69+ units Based in: Lima, OH Say hi to him at: www.hartsockrealty.com LinkedIn Social media: #jdthedealmaker Best Ever Book: *The Great Reset* by Glenn Beck Greatest lesson: The importance of growing a successful team and having a strong culture in your organization. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After excelling in direct sales for 12 years, Eric Chadderdon recently made the shift to multifamily real estate. One year into the business, Eric is co-founder and managing partner of Gibby’s Capital Investments with 368 doors. He says he’s learned many things in his first 14 months and has made many mistakes, but what he’s learned has helped propel him to where he is now. Eric Chadderdon | Real Estate Background Co-founder and managing partner of Gibby’s Capital Investments, a multifamily investment firm that focuses on large-scale value-add properties (100–350 units). Portfolio: GP of 368 units He went from 0 to 368 doors as GP within his first year. Based in: Houston, TX Say hi to him at: gibbyscapital.com Facebook LinkedIn Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Travis Watts explains one fundamental key point about multifamily investing that is often overlooked. Like a business, multifamily apartments are primarily valued at the net operating income (NOI) that they produce. The metrics used to determine the value of a multifamily property are its income generation and what kind of multiple a buyer is willing to pay if they want to purchase that income stream. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices