The Best Ever CRE Show

In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis share their insights when it comes to commercial real estate markets. They discuss which markets they invest in, their takes on local vs. out-of-state investing, the importance of selecting the right markets, metrics they use in their own market selection process, and the best-performing markets they’ve each invested in. Each week for the Best Ever Round Table, the three Best Ever Show hosts — Ash Patel, Slocomb Reed, and Travis Watts — come together for a deep dive into a commercial real estate investing topic. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors:  Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Craig Berger is the founder and CEO of Avid Realty Partners, which buys, owns, renovates, and eventually sells multifamily apartments along with other commercial realty assets. He is a GP of 1,149 units and is based in Manhattan, NY. In this episode, Craig shares about the struggles and wins of investing in what he refers to as class D- properties, his criteria for what makes a great deal, and the importance of diversifying your portfolio across asset classes and markets. Craig Berger | Real Estate Background Founder and CEO of Avid Realty Partners, which buys, owns, renovates, and eventually sells multifamily apartments along with other commercial realty assets. Portfolio: GP of 1,149 units Based in: Manhattan, NY Say hi to him at: avidrealtypartners.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Building an Elite Organization by Don Wenner Greatest lesson: There are no shortcuts to building a real estate platform. It requires persistence, an incredible amount of hard work along the way, strong risk management skills, robust decision analysis (including avoiding landmines), and the ability to scale processes and systems to reach new milestones. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors:  Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ash dives into the topic of flex space buildings. He explains what flex space buildings are, what kind of businesses you’ll typically find in them, the importance of location, and the pros and cons of owning flex space properties. The Beyond Multifamily series is hosted by non-residential commercial real estate investor and Best Ever Show host, Ash Patel. Ash’s goal for this series is to introduce you to the world of non-residential commercial real estate investing and teach you how to look at and underwrite different commercial asset classes. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors:  Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeffrey Brogger is the founder and CEO of JJB Multifamily, a brokerage focused on sourcing off-market commercial real estate deals. He is also the founder and senior digital marketing strategist for STEEZY.Digital, a marketing agency that helps real estate brokers and mortgage loan officers with lead generation and follow-up through branding, advertising, and copywriting. In this episode, Jeffrey shares what most people do wrong on social media when it comes to marketing themselves and their businesses, how to improve your lead generation technique, and the importance of developing and executing the right marketing strategy. Jeffrey Brogger | Real Estate Background Founder and CEO of JJB Multifamily, a brokerage focused on sourcing off-market commercial real estate deals. Also the founder and senior digital marketing strategist for STEEZY.Digital, a marketing agency that helps real estate brokers and mortgage loan officers with lead generation and follow-up through branding, advertising, and copywriting. Based in: Huntington Beach, CA Say hi to him at: steezy.digital jjbmultifamily.com Facebook LinkedIn Greatest lesson: Gratitude is the prerequisite to happiness. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors:  Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Travis shares the four pillars that he personally used to achieve financial independence in full detail, plus some additional tips he’s picked up along the way. Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors:  Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Dixon was the head of recruitment for a wealth management firm when he and his wife decided to purchase their first duplex in Pittsburgh, PA, in 2019. When they realized they could scale their real estate business more quickly through syndications, Justin joined the Think Multifamily syndication group in early 2020. Today, Justin is the co-founder and principal of Great Venture Capital, and the founder and CEO of Hire Tomorrow, a boutique recruitment firm. He is a GP of 400+ units across two states, as well as an LP of more than 1,000 units across five states. In this episode, Justin discusses the debt structure for his latest deal, questions investors have been asking based on the shifting economy, and what he’s been doing to build investor relations as a capital raiser. Justin Dixon | Real Estate Background Co-founder and principal of Great Venture Capital, a real estate investment firm that focuses on acquisitions of large multifamily properties across the Sun Belt states. Also founder and CEO of Hire Tomorrow, a boutique recruitment firm that helps clients fill their open positions across technology, accounting/finance, marketing, and project management. Portfolio: GP of 400+ units across two states LP of over 1,000 units across five states Based in: Austin, TX Say hi to him at: Great Venture Capital: greatventurecapital.com Instagram LinkedIn Hire Tomorrow: hiretomorrow.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The Science and Technology of Growing Young by Sergey Young Greatest lesson: The book Rich Dad Poor Dad was eye-opening. It was the information that I needed to take the leap from working a W-2 to entrepreneurship and investing in real estate. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors:  Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Vicino is the managing partner at Invictus Capital, a vertically integrated syndicator focused on value-add, class B multifamily properties in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area. In this episode, Anthony shares how he and his team lead through the educational content they create, how his local reputation gives him a unique edge, and his advice for new investors looking to compete with him. Anthony Vicino | Real Estate Background — Second Time Managing partner at Invictus Capital, a vertically integrated syndicator focused on value-add, class B multifamily in the Twin Cities. Portfolio: $40M in AUM Previous episode: JF2519: When to Walk Out on a Deal with Anthony Vicino Based in: Minneapolis, MN Say hi to him at: invictusmultifamily.com anthonyvicino.com Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube: Anthony Vicino YouTube: Invictus Capital Greatest lesson: A dollar saved is worth more than a dollar earned. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors:  Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ash, Slocomb, and Travis continue their conversation from last week’s episode, Expert Tips for Expanding Your Network Pt. 1. They share helpful conference hacks, networking success stories, CRM strategies, and how they each keep in touch with their network. Each week for the Best Ever Round Table, the three Best Ever Show hosts — Ash Patel, Slocomb Reed, and Travis Watts — come together for a deep dive into a commercial real estate investing topic. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors:  Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Fugman is a Houston-based apartment syndicator who got his start in commercial real estate by joining a syndication education and coaching group called Lifestyles Unlimited. Today, he is the owner of A-Strategy Management, serving as a GP of 1,700+ units, key principal of 1,100+ units, and LP of 400+ units. In this episode, Zach discusses the value of getting a mentor, how to find the right coaching group, and his advice for new syndicators looking for deals in the current market. Zach Fugman | Real Estate Background Owner of A-Strategy Management, which syndicates apartment deals. Portfolio: GP of 775 units in the Cincinnati area 952 units in MS Key principal on 1,107 units LP of 434 units across Texas and Atlanta Based in: Houston, TX Say hi to him at: astrategymgmt.com Facebook Email: zach@a-strategy.com Best Ever Book: Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins Greatest lesson: If you’re not willing to be on-site, you should not buy the deal. Check the city code and practice before getting in bed with a municipality. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors:  Trevor McGregor Coaching | Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ash explains the importance of finding a local CRE lender that’s right for you. He shares why going local is a must when it comes to commercial real estate and provides tips on how to establish and cultivate relationships with the top commercial lenders in your market. The Beyond Multifamily series is hosted by non-residential commercial real estate investor and Best Ever Show host, Ash Patel. Ash’s goal for this series is to introduce you to the world of non-residential commercial real estate investing and teach you how to look at and underwrite different commercial asset classes. Stay in touch with us! www.bestevercre.com YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Instagram Click here to know more about our sponsors:  Trevor McGregor Coaching |Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices