The Best Ever CRE Show

Shane Thomas is the co-founder and managing partner at Catalyst Equity Partners, which specializes in multifamily real estate investing and repositioning well-located assets. In this episode, Shane shares communication tactics to keep investors primed for potential opportunities when deal flow is down, how he is diversifying with other asset classes while remaining focused on multifamily, and what he would have done differently to scale faster.   Shane Thomas | Real Estate Background Co-founder and managing partner at Catalyst Equity Partners Portfolio: 1,900+ units $300M in assets under management Based in: Houston, TX Say hi to him at:  catequity.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: King of Capital by David Carey Greatest Lesson: Under-capitalizing our first heavy value-add deal.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Techvestor Innago BAM Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sief Khafagi is the founder of Techvestor, which provides investors with a strategic way to invest in short-term rental investment properties. In this episode, Sief discusses the short-term rental landscape as it stands today and how Techvestor is overcoming some of the common pitfalls many operators are encountering to thrive and build a strong portfolio. He also shares Techvestor’s business plan and how they identify ideal markets for their short-term rental properties.   Sief Khafagi | Real Estate Background Founder of Techvestor Portfolio: 120+ short-term rentals Based in: Los Angeles, CA Say hi to him at:  techvestor.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Purple Cow by Seth Godin Greatest Lesson: Go after the things that scare you, and find folks that are willing to take the ride with you.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Techvestor Innago BAM Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brooke Ceballos-Pinero is the CEO and co-founder of Empower Capital, which empowers people financially where they live, work, and play via passive investment opportunities through multifamily real estate acquisitions focusing on women and marginalized communities. In this episode, Brooke speaks the truth about why there aren’t more women in commercial real estate and how we can change that. She also discusses the power of mentorships and why showing up in person for yourself at events and masterminds can make all the difference in your career.   Brooke Ceballos-Pinero | Real Estate Background CEO and co-founder of Empower Capital Portfolio: LP of 676 units GP of 581 units and one NNN lease Based in: Rocklin, CA Say hi to her at:  Instagram LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Tools of Titans by Tim Ferriss Greatest Lesson: No deal is better than a bad deal. Investors are your lifeline and your reputation is everything. Don't risk it.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Techvestor Innago BAM Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Fredo is the key principal and founder of Spring Capital Partners, which employs the BRRRR method to add value and refinance funds quickly, holding long-term for cash flow. In this episode, Jim shares his business plan and timeline for cash-out refinancing on multifamily deals, what he learned from a recent 28-unit purchase, and how he’s overcome the biggest struggle of finding adequate contractors to cover the renovations.   Jim Fredo | Real Estate Background Key principal and founder of Spring Capital Partners Portfolio: 97 doors  Single-family rentals and multifamily Based in: Pittsburgh, PA Say hi to him at: springcapital.partners Facebook LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Can’t Hurt Me by David Goggins Greatest Lesson: Be creative, but don’t force a deal.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Techvestor Innago BAM Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christine Hsu is the co-founder and COO of Noblivest, which is a syndication and fund that invests in commercial real estate, offering passive income opportunities to accredited investors who are interested in minimizing risk and maximizing cash flow. In this episode, Christine discusses the importance of due diligence when it comes to vetting deals, investors, and syndicators. She also shares her tips for attracting investors outside of your circle and why it’s important to always remember your “why”.   Christine Hsu | Real Estate Background Co-founder and COO of Noblivest Portfolio: Five rental properties in Philadelphia and NY GP/fund manager of 1,400+ units in AL, AZ, FL, and TX Based in: Westchester, NY Say hi to her at:  noblivest.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Getting to Neutral by Trevor Moawad Greatest Lesson: Figure out your why, and ground yourself in it. When things aren’t going right, it’s easy to lose motivation, but remember why you're in this can get you through it.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Techvestor Innago 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 discusses the dilemma many Americans face by not investing enough, and instead being sucked into the power of consumer culture. He shares his experience with living below his means in order to achieve his goal of earning enough passive income to retire early, and encourages people to do the same.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Techvestor Innago BAM Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corey Peterson is the CEO of Kahuna Investments, which is focused on income-producing multifamily opportunities in stable and emerging U.S. markets. They target high-yield passive cash flow and long-term capital appreciation through strategic acquisition and superior asset management. In this episode, Corey talks about how to create productive relationships with brokers, why he chose to vertically integrate his property management company, and how he would advise a new investor to approach raising capital for the first time.   Corey Peterson | Real Estate Background CEO at Kahuna Investments Portfolio: 10 multifamily/student units 3,200+ beds valued at over $250M Based in: Phoenix, AZ Say hi to him at:  kahunainvestments.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: A CEO Only Does Three Things by Trey Taylor Greatest Lesson: Free advice is always expensive.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Techvestor Innago BAM Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arn Cenedella is the founder of Spark Investment Group, which helps people leverage passive real estate investments to grow their wealth, simplify their portfolios, and create the lives they’ve always wanted to live. In this episode, Arn reflects on his 40+ years of real estate investing experience to share what he’s learned from going through several market cycles. He also discusses what to focus on as a young investor and how that should change as you age.   Arn Cenedella | Real Estate Background Founder of Spark Investment Group Portfolio: GP on 1100 units totaling $140 million in AUM Based in: Greenville, SC Say hi to him at:  investwithspark.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Golf in the Kingdom by Michael Murphy Greatest Lesson: Invest in real estate over a 10- to 15-year period, and you will be much farther ahead than you are today.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Techvestor Innago BAM Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachael Jones is the founder of Clover Capital Group, which syndicates B- and C-class, value-add multifamily and mobile home parks primarily in the Charlotte MSA. In this episode, Rachael shares her journey from being an engineer managing global projects to a real estate investor with $15 million in AUM. She also discusses her creative solution to a mobile home park investment with four vacant lots and lessons she learned from a non-performing property manager.   Rachael Jones | Real Estate Background Founder of Clover Capital Group Portfolio: 150 units and $15MM AUM Based in: Charlotte, NC Say hi to her at:  clovercapitalgroup.net LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The Score Takes Care of Itself by Bill Walsh Greatest Lesson: How much value there is in excellent customer service, even for lower-end assets.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Techvestor Innago BAM Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Neill & Ron Lockhart are the co-founders and partners at GSP REI, a vertically integrated real estate investment firm focusing on affordable and workforce single-family rentals and non-performing loans. In this episode, Peter and Ron share why they chose to build a $55 million portfolio of affordable housing and non-performing loans. They also share why they use a vertical integration approach to investing and how they are able to return an average of 20%–23% to investors annually.   Peter Neill & Ron Lockhart | Real Estate Background Co-founders and partners at GSP REI Portfolio:  $55M in AUM including real estate and notes Based in: Philadelphia, PA Say hi to him at:  gsprei.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie and Separation of Power by Vince Flynn Greatest Lesson: Treat people the way you want to be treated. Tenants, investors, colleagues — everyone.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Techvestor Innago BAM Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices