The Best Ever CRE Show

Adnan Merchant, managing partner of MW Law, discusses real estate private equity law, market conditions, fund structures, and SEC enforcement. He emphasizes risk assessment and considering worst-case scenarios in investment decisions. Adnan Merchant | Real Estate Background MW Law Based in: Dallas, TX Portfolio: $1B in Transactions Annually Say hi to him at LinkedIn www.mwfirm.com Best Ever Book: The Expanse Series by James S. A. Corey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Funk shares his journey from working in the family business to venturing into real estate investing. He discusses his experience with buy and hold properties, the challenges of self-managing, and the transition to short-term and midterm rentals. Brian also provides insights on finding deals, overcoming challenges, and the power of networking in real estate investing. Brian Funk | Real Estate Background True Endeavor Capital Based in:  Pennsylvania Portfolio: +90 Units Say hi to him at: Facebook Best Ever Book: Compound Effect by Darren Hardy   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Julie Roy discusses her journey from running Montessori preschools to investing in triple net properties. She highlights the benefits and risks, the importance of early investing, and legacy wealth. Julie also shares her investment strategies and the value of knowledge sharing. Julie Roy | Real Estate Background WealthMasters Based in: Elkhorn NE Portfolio: +1500 Units GP/LP Say hi to them at: thejulieroy.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The Multi-Million Dollar Mompreneur by Julie Roy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Weiskopf, CEO of Blue Eyed Capital, shares his journey from a high-flying corporate job to real estate investing, focusing on affordable housing in the Midwest. He discusses his first deal, challenges with tenants, and the importance of redefining affordable housing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Best Ever Show, we’re bringing back a recent installment of the Best Ever Book Club from February. That month, the book club read TED Talks: The Official TED Guide to Public Speaking, by Chris Anderson. In this discussion, Best Ever founder Joe Fairless joins host Paul Mueller to discuss the book, each of their biggest takeaways, and Joe’s strategy for drafting and delivering keynote speeches, as he does each year at the Best Ever Conference. If you haven’t already, visit bebookclub.com today and join more than 200 investors in the Best Ever Book Club, which meets each month to discuss a different book that can help us all become better inventors and better leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Catherine Bell, owner of Titan Impact Group, shares her journey from a tough childhood to real estate success. She focuses on helping families through private notes, investing in distressed mortgages, medical offices, and mobile home parks. She emphasizes emotional growth, relationships, and financial literacy. Catherine Bell | Real Estate Background Titan Impact Group Based in: Scottsdale, AZ Portfolio: LP: 6 mobile home parks, 2 medical offices, +315 doors Say hi to her at: www.TitanImpactGroup.com LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Tiktok Youtube Best Ever Book: The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D Wattles Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shane Carter, CEO of Hampshire Capital, shares his journey from wholesaling to multifamily properties in Sunbelt markets. He discusses raising capital, the build-to-rent model, and successful land development. Shane Carter | Real Estate Background Hampshire Capital Based in: Portsmouth, NH Portfolio: LP: 2000+ MF units, 1500+ land development lots Say hi to him at: www.hampshirecap.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanecarternh/ Best Ever Book: 12 Pillars by Jim Rohn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad Sutton discusses unexpected challenges in multifamily due diligence, emphasizing thorough checks in legal, contractual, physical, and financial areas. He advises reviewing all documents and consulting an attorney for a comprehensive process. Chad Sutton | Real Estate Background Quattro Capital Based in:  Nashville, TN Portfolio: LP:  $210M in multifamily assets in 6 states. Say hi to him at: https://linqapp.com/chadhsutton Best Ever Book: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amy Polvado, CEO of Faxima, discusses transitioning from real estate to prop tech. Faxima uses AI to improve efficiency and decision-making in real estate. Amy highlights AI's accessibility and its impact on the industry. Amy Polvado | Real Estate Background Founder and CEO, Facilimax Chairwoman, US Proptech Council Based in: Austin, Texas Portfolio: 227 Multifamily Units Say hi to her at: LinkedIn.com/in/amy-polvado Proptechcouncil.com Faciimax.com Best Ever Book: Scaling Up by Verne Harnish Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stacy Conkey, a real estate coach, discusses remote and multifamily investing, focusing on passive income, generational wealth, and proper inspections. She emphasizes the importance of taking consistent small actions for success in real estate. The podcast covers topics such as strategies for achieving financial independence, spotting lucrative opportunities in Midwest markets, optimizing under-operated properties, philanthropy, and the significance of small, consistent actions towards financial goals.