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When K. Trevor Thompson joined as a Limited Partner on a 170-unit deal, it turned out that he’d been misled about the property and the investment plan. Between mislabeling the class of the property to poor financial decisions, Trevor quickly realized it was inevitable that the deal would go south. In this episode, Trevor reviews his recent deals, how he transitioned from passive to active investing, and the lessons he’s learned on how to vet multifamily deals.  Trevor Thompson | Real Estate Background Founder of Niagara Investments LLC which focuses on apartment syndication. Portfolio: GP on 240 doors. LP on 17 syndicated deals. Based in: Austin, TX Say hi to him at:  www.niagara-investments.com | ktt@niagara-investments.com Best Ever Book: Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book by Joe Fairless Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As AJ Shepard started taking on bigger multifamily investments, he knew he would need to find a way to generate more income to qualify for more financing. That’s when he realized he could start his own property management company and oversee his own investments as well as others, bringing in the necessary cash and then some. In this episode, AJ shares the benefits of not only being an investor, but also running your own property management company. AJ Shepard | Real Estate Background Owner and Managing Partner of two companies, Uptown Syndication and Uptown Properties. They focus on purchasing large multifamily assets through a partnership with passive investors. They operate under exemption 506(b) and need to have a prior relationship for them to share any opportunities. They manage these investments through their own property management company, Uptown Properties. Portfolio: 150+ units as GP. Managing 700+ units under his property management company. Based in: Portland, OR Say hi to him at: https://www.uptownsyndication.com and https://www.uptownpm.com | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uptown-syndication | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/ Best Ever Book: Never Lose a Customer Again: Turn Any Sale into Lifelong Loyalty in 100 Days by Joey Coleman Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re sharing the top ten sessions from the Best Ever Conference 2021 as we gear up for the second Best Ever Conference at the Gaylord Rockies Convention Center in Colorado this February 24-26th. In this episode, Kathy Fettke—Co-CEO of Real Wealth Network, Host of the Real Wealth Show, and author of Retire Rich with Rentals—shares what to really look for when forecasting the real estate market. Register for the Best Ever Conference here: www.besteverconference.com Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maintaining a good work-life-balance can be difficult to accomplish. In this episode, Travis shares the lessons he’s learned trying to navigate a good balance between work and the other aspects of his life, such as health, relationships, and more. Want more real estate advice? We think you’ll like this episode: JF2627: 5 Ways to Align Your Investments to Achieve Your Goals | Actively Passive Investing Show 67 Check out past episodes of the Actively Passive Investing Show here: bit.ly/ActivelyPassiveInvestingShow. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Focusing on smaller, growing markets for multifamily properties has provided John Todderud a chance to get ahead of the competition. Existing competition is low, and opportunity for cash-flow heavy properties is high—if you know what you’re looking for. In this episode, John discusses what to look for when selecting a potential business partner and how to find and evaluate multifamily markets. John Todderud | Real Estate Background Founder of Cardinal Oak Investments which buys multifamily properties in growing markets with cash flow and limited competition for deals. They work with partners to help them manage the asset, fund the equity, maintain the books, and communicate with investors. Portfolio: 96-unit in Tulsa, OK as GP. Two investments as LP. Recently sold two properties: a 32-unit he syndicated in Greenville, SC, and a 15-unit in Yakima, WA. He’s doing a 1031 exchange from the 15-unit, buying a 40-unit apartment complex in Kansas City. Based in: Renton, Washington Say hi to him at: www.cardinaloak.com | Instagram: @johntodderudoutdoors | john@cardinaloak.com Best Ever Book: Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It can be hard to find good deals in a competitive market, but Nick Simpson has found a possible, profitable solution: Opportunity Zones. Opportunity Zones are low-income areas that are set up to encourage an increase in economic growth. For Nick, these areas hold a lot of possibility for multifamily value-adds. In this episode, Nick breaks down two of his deals and shares why we should look to Opportunity Zones for investments.  Nick Simpson | Real Estate Background Founder and CEO of Mentis Capital Partners which focuses on value-add multifamily (Class B & C), and ground-up development of multifamily and student housing (Class A). Portfolio: $60MM as GP 10 years of REI experience Based in: Salisbury, Maryland Say hi to him at: www.mentiscapitalpartners.com Best Ever Book: Am I Being Too Subtle?: Straight Talk From a Business Rebel by Sam Zell Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Multifamily investor Julie Holly’s properties are 1,000 miles away, and there’s a reason for that. In this episode, Julie reveals why she went outside of her backyard to find deals, how she selected her market location, and how she sourced her recent deals. Julie Holly | Real Estate Background Founder of Three Key Investments which focuses on multifamily investments. Portfolio: Strategically partnered in 69 units in Atlanta, LP on nearly 300 units in Huntsville, Alabama. She manages these properties while 1,000 miles away Based in: Bonners Ferry, Idaho Say hi to her at: https://www.threekeysinvestments.com/ Socials: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-holly/ Best Ever Book: Stillness Is the Key by Ryan Holiday | The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew LeBaron decided he needed to niche down his real estate strategy. That’s when he had the idea to convert motels into long-term stays. Varying slightly from an apartment, Andrew’s motel conversion strategy allows him to cut certain costs and hurdles that typically accompany multifamily properties. In this episode, Andrew walks through the benefits of long-term stays over apartments, the budget differences between motels and multifamily, and how he’s created his conversion strategy. Andrew LeBaron | Real Estate Background Syndicator, Apartment Motel Owner. His business model is reviewing small to midsize motel/hotel assets, underwriting the deal, purchasing, converting, and refinancing. Portfolio: GP on motel assets: 42-unit, 13-unit, 22-unit, and an 18-unit. Upcoming deal for a 129-unit Motel that he will convert to apartments. Based in: Phoenix, AZ Say hi to him at: buymoretime.com | Facebook and Twitter: @andrewinvestor Best Ever Book: Raising Capital for Real Estate by Hunter Thompson Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are a plethora of marketing tools you can use to find real estate deals, but which ones work best in the multifamily space? In this episode, marketing expert Nick Love shares how you can source multifamily deals through strategic marketing. Nick Love | Real Estate Background Acquisitions & Marketing Manager at Hazel Equity, an investment firm that purchases A/B Class, value-add properties in Texas, as well as educates other multifamily operators on marketing and social media strategies. Portfolio: 491-units under management. Based in: Dallas, TX Say hi to him at: Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/nicklovemultifamily Best Ever Book: How to Legally Raise Private Money by Kim Lisa Taylor, Esq. Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re sharing the top ten sessions from the Best Ever Conference 2021 as we gear up for the second Best Ever Conference at the Gaylord Rockies Convention Center in Colorado this February 24-26th. In this episode, Neal Bawa presents how climate change could greatly affect the real estate space. Register for the Best Ever Conference here: www.besteverconference.com Click here to know more about our sponsors: Deal Maker Mentoring | PassiveInvesting.com | FollowUp Boss Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices