The Best Ever CRE Show

On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews Matt Faircloth to celebrate the launch of the new "Multifamily Mastery" segment on the Best Ever CRE Show. They dive into the concept of mastery—not as a destination but as a lifelong journey—and explore how multifamily investing embodies that evolving path. John shares his personal investing journey, from discovering multifamily through books like The ABCs of Real Estate Investing to building a career around scaling operations, acquisitions, and asset management. Together, they debunk myths around off-market deals, broker tactics, and the true responsibilities of asset managers, emphasizing current market strategies over outdated playbooks. Matt Faircloth Current Role: Founder & CEO of DeRosa Group, multifamily investor, author of Raising Private Capital Based in: New Hope, Pennsylvania Say hi to them at: derosagroup.com or on Instagram @themattfaircloth Go to https://zbiotics.com/BESTEVER  and use BESTEVER at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at ⁠https://www.stamps.com/cre⁠. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Veena Jetti, powerhouse real estate investor and founder of Vive Funds. They discuss market headwinds facing multifamily operators, including softening rents and homebuyer incentive programs eating into tenant demand. Veena shares how she uses creative concessions, AI-driven insights, and debt assumption strategies to stay ahead. The conversation also dives deep into mindset—why scarcity thinking holds investors back, and how gratitude, vulnerability, and community have helped Veena scale her business with resilience and clarity. Veena Jetti Current role: Founder, Vive Funds Based in: Dallas, Texas Say hi to them at: @veenajetti on Instagramor visit multi mastermind for her toolkit Go to https://zbiotics.com/BESTEVER  and use BESTEVER at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at ⁠https://www.stamps.com/cre⁠. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Joel Friedland, a veteran industrial real estate investor and founder of Brit Properties. Joel shares his journey from cold-calling tenant leads in the 1980s to building a 100+ property portfolio—all purchased without using debt. He explains the appeal and stability of Class B industrial buildings in the Chicago market, his strategy of selling to users rather than investors for premium pricing, and the importance of investing with operators who prioritize safety and long-term thinking. Joel also offers a grounded take on reshoring trends, cautioning that labor shortages—not tariffs—will be the limiting factor for a U.S. manufacturing boom. Joel Friedland Current role: Founder of Brit Properties Based in: Chicago, Illinois Say hi to them at: www.britproperties.com Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at ⁠https://www.stamps.com/cre⁠. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Isaac Weinberger, Director at Madison Specs, to unpack the strategic benefits of cost segregation (cost seg) in commercial real estate. Isaac breaks down the mechanics of depreciation, how asset class characteristics impact bonus depreciation, and why cost seg studies remain valuable even as bonus depreciation rates decline. He also shares actionable insights on maximizing depreciation through timing, structuring partnerships, and reducing land allocation. The trio explores nuanced tax strategies, audit risks, and common investor mistakes—highlighting opportunities often missed, especially in hotel and RV park sectors. Isaac Weinberger Current role: Director at Madison Specs Based in: New Jersey Say hi to them at: Isaac Weinberger on LinkedIn or via Madison Specs Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at ⁠https://www.stamps.com/cre⁠. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Chris Parrinello, VP of Investor Relations at Viking Capital, live from the Best Ever Conference 2025 in Salt Lake City. Chris shares insights into Viking's strategic pivot toward development, highlighting their latest JV project in Peoria, AZ—a 220-unit garden-style and townhome multifamily deal. They discuss why Viking is still bullish on multifamily, how they’re mitigating risk through conservative underwriting and experienced partners, and the importance of reframing investor expectations when chasing long-term equity multiples over short-term yield. Chris also breaks down the project’s economics, deal structure, and why 2025 might be the perfect setup year for outsized gains in 2026. Chris Parrinello Current role: VP of Investor Relations, Viking Capital Based in: South Florida Say hi to them at: https://vikingcapllc.com or listen to his podcast Wealth Unfiltered Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at ⁠https://www.stamps.com/cre⁠. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Joe Fairless interviews Todd Dexheimer, a multifamily syndicator and co-founder of Endurus Capital. Todd shares his insights on the steady performance of Midwest markets, emphasizing consistent rent growth and limited new construction compared to Sun Belt markets. He discusses the decision to bring property management in-house due to inefficiencies with third-party managers, and explains how his team structures roles for maximum efficiency. Todd also walks through a recent heavy value-add project featuring trendy amenities and breaks down how his team strategically negotiated with lenders to navigate challenges tied to floating rate debt. Todd Dexheimer Current Role: Co-founder, Endurus Capital Based in: St. Paul, Minnesota Say hi to them at: todd@enduruscapital.com or enduruscapital.com Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at ⁠https://www.stamps.com/cre⁠. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Horizon, John Chang interviews Marcelo Margain, managing partner at Eagle Property Capital (EPC), to explore how Mexican capital is fueling U.S. multifamily investments. Marcelo shares how EPC sources 85% of its capital from Mexico, leveraging investor interest in dollar-denominated assets and U.S. economic stability. He emphasizes the value of EPC’s conservative investment strategy, fixed-rate financing, and their in-house management platform, which drives tenant satisfaction and high retention rates. Marcelo also highlights the firm's unique community-focused value-add approach and discusses their upcoming $300M Fund VI, targeting Sunbelt markets like Dallas, Houston, Orlando, and Tampa. Marcelo Margain Current role: Managing Partner at Eagle Property Capital Based in: Mexico Say hi to them at: LinkedIn profile or eaglepropertycapital.com Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at ⁠https://www.stamps.com/cre⁠. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Slocomb Reed interviews fellow host and Midwestern investor Joe Cornwell live from the Best Ever Conference 2025. They dive into the often-overlooked strengths of investing in the Midwest, especially in the multifamily space, contrasting its consistency and risk-adjusted returns with the volatility of Sunbelt and high-growth markets. Joe and Slocomb discuss how operator control, supply-demand dynamics, and avoiding negatively-levered deals have allowed Midwest investors to weather recent market shifts more successfully. They also highlight the importance of long-term thinking, revisiting portfolio performance, and the unique networking value of attending conferences like Best Ever. Joe Cornwell Current Role: Host of the Best Ever Podcast and vertically integrated real estate investor Based in: Cincinnati, OH Say hi to them at: BestEverCRE.com Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at ⁠https://www.stamps.com/cre⁠. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews John Carlson, President of Mark-Taylor Residential, about scaling a property management company to 33,000+ units while staying committed to quality and culture. John shares how Mark-Taylor evolved from building and managing their own Class A assets in Phoenix to offering third-party management—always maintaining a luxury brand identity. The conversation dives into the operational impacts of geographic concentration, tech-driven centralization, and the role of AI in leasing and prospect engagement. John also emphasizes the importance of building vibrant resident communities and cultivating a purpose-driven internal culture to support long-term success. John Carlson Current role: CEO, Mark-Taylor Residential Based in: Phoenix, Arizona Say hi to them at: www.mark-taylor.com or https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-carlson-18327a33/ Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at ⁠https://www.stamps.com/cre⁠. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Jim Pfeifer, founding member of Left Field Investors (now rebranded as Passive Pockets) and long-time limited partner (LP) investor. Jim shares his journey from high school teacher to financial advisor to full-time LP, highlighting the transition from stock market speculation to real estate investing for cash flow. They discuss the pitfalls of early passive investments, the importance of vetting operators (especially in volatile markets), and why community is the most valuable due diligence tool an LP can have. Jim also shares his philosophy of not being anyone’s “guinea pig” and why this current market environment offers LPs unprecedented clarity in identifying quality operators. Jim Pfeifer Current role: Host of the Passive Pockets Podcast Based in: Columbus, Ohio Say hi to them at: PassivePockets.com or connect on LinkedIn Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at ⁠https://www.stamps.com/cre⁠. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices