The Best Ever CRE Show

Unlock the secrets to passive real estate investing with strategies for maximized returns. Discover the balance between income-focused and wealth-building investments. Learn about enhancing property values, leveraging market trends, and spotting undervalued properties. Dive into the world of capital gains taxes and explore innovative alternatives to traditional exchanges. Finally, get insights on the dynamics of joint ventures versus syndications, and how to align interests for successful partnerships in the commercial real estate market.

Reed Goossens, head of RSN Property Group and a veteran with over $900 million in syndication, shares his wealth of real estate insights. He discusses navigating the multifamily downturn and closing five deals despite challenges by leveraging positive debt. Goossens highlights distressed investment opportunities and the increasing interest of foreign investors in the U.S. market. He also recounts his transition from engineering to real estate syndication, providing valuable advice for new investors seeking to adapt to today’s landscape.

Sanjay Vora, CEO of Vessar and advisor to over 200 fund managers, shares his journey from tech executive to fund manager. He discusses crucial due diligence strategies and the significance of diversification in passive investing. Vora emphasizes the need for a cautious approach when evaluating fund managers and exploring opportunities. He also sheds light on the evolving landscape of private funds and innovative funding methods in commercial real estate, offering valuable insights for savvy investors looking to enhance their portfolios.

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, host Joe Cornwell sits down with his business partner Anderson Morgan to discuss how investors can leverage construction expertise to enhance their real estate investments. Morgan shares his journey from a live-in flip to developing a successful construction company, offering insights on building reliable contractor relationships, managing expectations between GCs and investors, and why controlling the construction aspect of real estate investing has been crucial to his success. This episode is part one of a two-part series, with the second part focusing on a specific redevelopment deal case study.Sponsors:Vintage CapitalCapital Gains Tax Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Horizon with John Chang, Brian Murdy draws from over 40 years of commercial real estate experience to analyze current market dynamics and future opportunities. With multiple market cycles under his belt since Black Monday in 1987, Murdy explains why the bid-ask spread is finally narrowing and why private capital has advantages over institutional investors in today's market. He shares his bullish outlook on multifamily, predicting an 11% unlevered IRR over the next five years, while noting that markets historically rebound faster than experts predict. The conversation provides valuable perspective on why real estate fundamentals remain strong despite current interest rate headwinds, especially given the widening gap between home ownership costs and apartment rents.Brian Murdy | Real Estate Background Principal @ BTM Investors, LLC Based in: Vancouver, Washington Say hi to them at: LinkedIn Sponsors:Vintage CapitalCapital Gains Tax Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Tseko, Executive Vice President at Cardone Capital, shares his journey from airline pilot to real estate mogul. He discusses managing a massive 15,000-unit portfolio and the innovative strategy of integrating Bitcoin with multifamily investments. Tseko emphasizes the benefits of clear, simple fee structures and the advantages of paying all-cash for acquisitions in today's market. He also explores current opportunities for purchasing assets below replacement cost and the importance of building strong investor relations through transparency.

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 Say hi to them at: www.compasscapitalllc.com Sponsors:Vintage CapitalCapital Gains Tax Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Say hi to them at: www.levelanpartners.com Sponsors:Vintage CapitalCapital Gains Tax Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.Sponsors:Vintage CapitalCapital Gains Tax Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.Sponsors:Vintage CapitalCapital Gains Tax Solutions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices