The Best Ever CRE Show

When former high school teacher Todd Dexheimer decided he wanted to get into real estate 14 years ago, he scraped up every last dollar he and his wife had to buy their first single-family rental property. Today, as a GP of 4,000 units, Todd is focused on purchasing well-located commercial multifamily and senior housing assets. In this episode, he shares how he transitioned from flipping houses to buying commercial multifamily properties, how the current market is influencing his underwriting and perspective on debt, and why understanding the current state of the market is key to survival. Todd Dexheimer | Real Estate Background CEO and owner of Endurus Capital (multifamily) and VitaCare Living (assisted living). They purchase and syndicate 100+ unit value-add multifamily and senior housing, focusing on properties with economical deficiencies in grade B+ to A locations. Portfolio: GP of 4,000 units, totaling $400M in AUM LP of $1.5M Based in: St Paul, MN Say hi to him at: enduruscapital.com Facebook Instagram Linkedin Best Ever Book: Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller Greatest lesson: Use highly qualified professionals in areas that aren't your focus. For example, use attorneys instead of trying to do it yourself. Click here to know more about our sponsors:  Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Travis shares two ways to help boost your income. Be sure to follow us on YouTube! Click here to know more about our sponsors:  Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Sharkansky brokered for five years at Marcus & Millichap before he began buying real estate with his childhood best friend. Today, he specializes in value-add multifamily and serves as GP of 6,000 units across California, Oregon, Colorado, and the Southeast. In this episode, Max shares his formula for getting access to deals before they reach the institutional process, how current events are changing the way he underwrites and structures debt, and why he chooses not to veer away from the multifamily asset class. Max Sharkansky | Real Estate Background Partner at Trion Properties, which invests in multifamily real estate, and specifically specializes in value-add projects. Portfolio: GP of 6,000 units Based in: Miami, FL Say hi to him at: trionproperties.com All socials: @trionproperties Best Ever Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear Greatest lesson: Take risks and hire good people. Click here to know more about our sponsors:  Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Suzy Sevier’s real estate journey began only two years ago at the onset of COVID-19. During the lockdown, she and her husband Michael decided to take the opportunity to educate themselves as much as possible and get into the business. Today, the England-based investors are focused on multifamily assets in Oklahoma. In this episode, Suzy discusses how the pandemic kickstarted her real estate journey, how she finds deals in the U.S. while living in England, and why having the right partner is the key to success. Suzy Sevier | Real Estate Background Co-founder of Adventurous Real Estate Investors, which focuses on value-add multifamily investments. Portfolio: GP of 388 units LP of three deals: short-term rental JV, one apartment complex, and ATMs Based in: Cambridge, England Say hi to her at: adventurousrei.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Click here to know more about our sponsors:  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 discuss financial independence as it pertains to real estate. 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. Click here to know more about our sponsors:  Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jiries Dawaher graduated high school in 2002 with a GPA of 1.53. He then served in the Army National Guard in Ohio as a helicopter and diesel mechanic for nine years, dabbling in network marketing on the side. After getting out of the military, he was bartending in Hilton Head, SC, when he got a call from a friend who was making money by wholesaling in Cincinnati — and the rest is history. In this episode, Jiries shares about using his wholesaling background to acquire multifamily properties, his top networking strategies, and how he ventured into the hotel business. Jiries Dawaher | Real Estate Background Owner of JDS Holdings IX LLC and Homes by CityScape, which buys and renovates homes from single-family to multifamily to rent. Portfolio: GP of 51 units and two hotels Based in: Cincinnati, OH Say hi to him at: Instagram Facebook Linkedin His book: Real Estate Investing 101: How You Can Go From Broke to 7 Figures in Five Simple Steps Greatest lesson: Surround yourself with people better than you. Click here to know more about our sponsors:  Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ash shares his top 12 tips for interviewing podcast guests. 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. Click here to know more about our sponsors:  Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Rivani, a self-described disrupter of real estate, is the president of the commercial real estate investment company, Black Lion. He focuses on distressed and affected markets he can improve through drastic remodeling and attracting new tenants with staying power. In this episode, Robert tells us about how Black Lion is disrupting the hospitality industry in Miami, his fundamental belief regarding debt, and why he thrives on volatility. Robert Rivani | Real Estate Background President of Black Lion, a commercial real estate investment company that specializes in hospitality-focused projects. Portfolio: GP of 13 properties including restaurants and retail Based in: Los Angeles, CA, and Miami, FL Say hi to him at: blacklion.inc rivani.com Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Actively Passive Show, Travis discusses how it is possible to be twice as rich by desiring less, what that means, and how you can apply it to your own life and investing strategies. Click here to know more about our sponsors:  Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Ritzenthaler grew up around his father’s construction business before earning his finance degree, which kickstarted his career on Wall Street. After the market crash of 2000, however, Robert reconsidered his path and decided to join his friend’s growing real estate business. Today, he is CEO and founder of REM Capital, with $350M AUM across eight states and a total door count of over 3,400. In this episode, Robert discusses how the current interest rate climate is affecting his investing decisions, the advantages of bridge debt, and the hardest lesson he’s learned so far. Robert Ritzenthaler | Real Estate Background CEO and founder of REM Capital, a real estate investment company that focuses on value-add and new development opportunities in key markets within the U.S. Portfolio: $350M AUM across eight states with a total door count of over 3,400 Based in: Bradenton, FL Say hi to him at: remcapital.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Best Ever Book: Leadership in Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin   Click here to know more about our sponsors:  Cash Flow Portal | Cornell Capital Holdings | PassiveInvesting.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices