The Best Ever CRE Show

Andy McQuade is the principal at The ARM Companies, which provides consulting and advisory services for individuals and businesses working in the real estate industry. In this episode, Andy discusses the biggest mistakes operators make when dealing with construction on investment projects. He also shares expert recommendations on saving big on development deals, and what not to do when dealing with suppliers.   Andy McQuade | Real Estate Background Principal at The ARM Companies Portfolio: Self-storage  Based in: Rochester, NY Say hi to him at:  andymcquade.com LinkedIn Podcast Best Ever Book: Never Split the Difference by Christopher Voss Greatest Lesson: Just get started, and live below your means. Spend your 20s working your tail off at a W-2, and invest your money. It’s the best thing you can do.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Techvestor Rent to Retirement Small Axe Podcast BAM Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Best Ever Book Club is a special monthly series hosted by Best Ever founder Joe Fairless. In each insightful episode, Joe dives into influential books that shape the world of investing, exploring key principles, strategies, and lessons to enrich both the seasoned investor and the curious novice. In this episode, Joe unravels the wisdom found in "The Wealthy Gardener" by John Soforic, delving into the parables and teachings that cultivate a prosperous mindset. They discuss how the book's lessons can be applied to real estate and personal growth, inspiring listeners to reflect on their own financial paths and aspirations. If you would like to join the book club and participate live, go to www.bebookclub.com to sign up!   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Techvestor Rent to Retirement SyndicationAttorneys.com BAM Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robbie Faithe is the CEO of Faithe Real Estate and co-founder of Integrity Home Buyers. In this episode, Robbie talks about his journey from flipping houses to investing in a variety of commercial real estate assets, ranging from multifamily to warehouses. He shares the marketing tactics he uses to find off-market deals and how he’s getting creative with seller financing to find cash-flowing deals in a difficult economy.   Robbie Faithe | Real Estate Background CEO of Faith Real Estate and Co-founder of Integrity Home Buyers Portfolio: Residential, commercial, storage, warehouse development, mobile home parks, and multifamily Just under $20MM AUM, all in New Mexico Based in: Albuquerque, New Mexico Say hi to him at:  Instagram TikTok YouTube Best Ever Book: $100M Offers by Alex Hormozi Greatest Lesson: Find whoever it is that is doing what you want to do and do whatever you can to work for them for free. Find a mentor who is already functioning at a level that you see yourself at, and offer some value to them and see if there's anything you can do to get in their world.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Techvestor Rent to Retirement SyndicationAttorneys.com BAM Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Passive Investor Tips is a weekly series hosted by full-time passive investor and Best Ever Show host, Travis Watts. In each bite-sized episode, Travis breaks down passive investor topics, simplifying the philosophy and mindset while providing tactical, valuable information on how to be a passive investor. In this episode, Travis walks through his personal five-step process for vetting an apartment syndication deal and encourages listeners to add their own personal preferences to make the process their own.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Techvestor Rent to Retirement SyndicationAttorneys.com BAM Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vanessa Alfaro discusses her journey from being a single mom opening companies at 22 to founding multiple seven-figure firms across three countries. Vanessa shares insights into her real estate portfolio, which focuses on multifamily investments. She emphasizes the necessity to embrace technological advancements, particularly AI, to optimize operations in the real estate industry. Vanessa reveals how AI can be applied in various aspects of real estate, including acquisition, underwriting, asset management, investor relations, and marketing, providing real-life examples and platforms to streamline processes. Vanessa Alfaro | Real Estate Background Founder of Venus Capital, a women-owned multifamily real estate investment firm focused on technology and innovation. Portfolio:  $50M in AUM in TX, LA, MS, and MO Based in: Beverly Hills, CA Say hi to her at:  Instagram - @vanessavenuscapital LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Traction by Gino Wickman Greatest Lesson: You pay for education one way or another, either through coaching or through experience and mistakes.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Techvestor Rent to Retirement SyndicationAttorneys.com BAM Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Clint Harris is a professional investor and capital raiser with Nomad Capital, which focuses on converting and building Class-A climate-controlled storage facilities. In this episode, Clint discusses Nomad’s conversion strategies, specifically how to assess a property and recognize when the conversion opportunity is right. He also shares the struggles he faced actively managing 14 Airbnb properties and why he chose to change his investment focus.   Clint Harris | Real Estate Background Professional investor and capital raiser for Nomad Capital Portfolio:  14 AirBnB units $100 million self storage AUM Based in: Wilmington, NC Say hi to him at:  NomadCapital.us Best Ever Book: Traction by Gino Wickman Greatest Lesson: Inability to think ahead past the property at hand. Don’t paint yourself into a corner by limiting your thoughts to the deal right in front of you.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Techvestor Rent to Retirement SyndicationAttorneys.com BAM Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bronson Hill talks about his transition from medical device sales into multifamily real estate and other diverse investments like ATMs, car washes, and oil and gas. Hill emphasizes the importance of cash flow, risk mitigation, and seeking value-add opportunities, providing insights into various investment strategies that can generate passive wealth. The conversation explores different investment avenues, discussing their potential rewards and risks.   Bronson Hill | Real Estate Background Founder and CEO of Bronson Equity Portfolio: 2,000 multifamily units ATM machines Car washes Oil and gas Based in: Pasadena, CA Say hi to him at:  https://bronsonequity.com/ Best Ever Book: Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss Greatest Lesson: Life has an action bias. Get started today.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Techvestor Rent to Retirement SyndicationAttorneys.com BAM Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zach Lemaster is the founder & CEO of Rent To Retirement, one of the nation's leading turnkey investment companies that helps people achieve financial independence through turnkey investing. In this episode, Zach discusses the misconceptions surrounding the turnkey real estate investing industry, and what prospective investors need to know. He also shares why you should explore the build-to-rent industry now as overbuilding and increasing interest rates have made many deals available at below market rates.   Zach Lemaster | Real Estate Background Founder & CEO of Rent To Retirement Portfolio: Single-family rentals Multifamily  Commercial retail centers & luxury short-term rentals Based in: Denver, CO Say hi to him at:  renttoretirement.com Best Ever Book: The E-Myth by Michael E. Gerber Greatest Lesson: Date before you marry in partnerships.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Techvestor Innago Rent to Retirement BAM Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dana Bull is a real estate advisor at Dana Bull Real Estate Consulting, where she advises clients on ways to maximize wealth through real estate. In this unique episode, Dana discusses why she chooses NOT to grow her portfolio, having acquired all of her investment properties before the age of 30. She also explores the concept of investing simply for the love of investing rather than chasing ever-increasing goals and financial benchmarks.   Dana Bull | Real Estate Background Real estate advisor at Dana Bull Real Estate Consulting, where she advises clients on ways to maximize wealth through real estate.  Portfolio: Small multi-family properties Single-family properties Historic homes Based in: Boston, MA Say hi to her at:  danabull.com Greatest Lesson: Stay small to win big.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Techvestor Innago BAM Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cody Bjugan is the founder of Allied Development, which finds off-market raw land with development potential and sells it to homebuilders. He is also the founder of VestRight, an educational platform that's helping investors do the same. In this episode, Cody discusses why the value in land deals is in the approvals and how to go about mastering these types of investments. He also shares how he is able to provide his investors with 20% preferred returns and why he chooses to control real estate rather than own it.   Cody Bjugan | Real Estate Background Founder of Allied Development and VestRight Based in Scottsdale, AZ Say hi to him at:  allieddev.com vestright.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan Greatest Lesson: Don’t run from personal development and think you know everything. Aim to be wise and humble, and continue to learn and grow.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Techvestor Innago BAM Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices