The Best Ever CRE Show

Alan and Elena Needly are multifamily investors and the founders of Andover Holdings. They began their investing careers building townhomes in the Seattle area and are now limited partners and general partners in 27 apartment syndications nationwide. In this episode, they discuss what they look for in third party property management companies, the technology platforms they use to run their business, and the importance of embracing good debt.   Alan and Elena Neely | Real Estate Background Founders of Andover Holdings Portfolio: GP in 8 deals LP in 13 deals Total of 5,400+ units Based in: Seattle, WA Say hi to them at: www.andoverholdings.com Best Ever Book: Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell and The Richest Man in Babylon by George Clason Best Ever Advice: Don’t overanalyze, just get out and get started.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Axel Ragnarsson is the CEO of Aligned Real Estate Partners, an investment firm helping busy professionals effortlessly earn passive income to assist with achieving financial freedom. In this episode, Axel discusses his criteria for investing in commercial properties in both New Hampshire and Florida, what his competitive advantages are as an investor, and how his biggest mistake almost took him out of real estate investing forever.   Axel Ragnarsson | Real Estate Background CEO of Aligned Real Estate Partners Portfolio: Solely owns about 100 multifamily units GP in 300+ more Based in: Boston, MA Say hi at: Instagram Best Ever Book: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Ben Hardy Best ever advice: Embrace organic growth and grow at your own pace. You don’t have to tackle huge deals just because other people are.     Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicole Gauthier is a real estate investing and passive investing coach. Her company, Wicked Holdings, focuses on syndications offering limited partner opportunities and helping investors build generational wealth. In this episode, Nicole talks about what asset management looks like in commercial real estate, what conversations she’s having with property managers on a weekly basis, and how she wants to be communicated with as an LP.   Nicole Gauthier | Real Estate Background Founder of Wicked Holdings, LLC Portfolio: LP: 182 multifamily units GP: 337 multifamily units 3 individually owned units Based in: Houston, TX Say hi at: LinkedIn wicked-holdings.com Best Ever Book: The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel Best ever advice: Take action. There is never a perfect deal. If the numbers work, trust your gut, and get things done.     Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tenny Tolofari is the director of acquisition at XSITE Capital Investment, which has over $168 million multifamily units in assets under management. In this episode, Tenny discusses how to find a great commercial real estate broker, what his industry projections are for the coming year, and what XSITE’s business plan is for acquiring commercial properties.   Tenny Tolofari | Real Estate Background Director of Acquisition at XSITE Capital Investment Based in: Charlotte, NC Portfolio: $168MM AUM multifamily Say hi to him at:  www.xsitecapital.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The Go Giver by Bob Burg and The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy Greatest Lesson: Don’t do things by yourself, leverage other people’s strengths.     Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erik Oliver is the vice president of business development at Cost Segregation Authority, which performs cost segregation studies to help investors save tax dollars. In this episode, Erik explains exactly what cost segregation is, why it’s becoming more prevalent in the commercial real estate industry, and some of the misconceptions surrounding it.   Erik Oliver | Real Estate Background Vice President of Business Development at Cost Segregation Authority Portfolio: A few short-term rentals  A few long-term rentals Passive investor in Salt Lake City micro apartments Based in: Salt Lake City, UT Say hi to him at:  costsegauthority.com LinkedIn   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON 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 talks how passive income can help you eliminate pain points standing in the way of making your life better. He also shares how investment in knowledge pays the best interest, which can lead to enhancing your lifestyle while learning the game of passive income.     Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Faircloth is the co-founder of The DeRosa Group, a multifamily syndicator of primarily Class C housing. Their mantra is “Transforming Lives Through Real Estate.” In this episode, Matt discusses the four superpowers at play in real estate investing and how investing groups can use them to build stronger teams and close more deals.   Matt Faircloth | Real Estate Background Co-Founder of The DeRosa Group Portfolio: 1,850 units in 4 states Based in: New Hope, PA Say hi to him at:  www.derosagroup.com   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee Yoder is the Founder and CEO of Threefold Real Estate Investing, a company dedicated to providing outstanding multifamily investment opportunities to both novice and seasoned investors to help them build lasting wealth. In this episode, Lee shares his recent experiences in apartment syndication and also offers insights on how to effectively assemble a team for commercial real estate ventures.     Lee Yoder | Real Estate Background Founder and CEO of Threefold Real Estate Investing Based in: Cincinnati, OH Say hi to him at:  LinkedIn threefoldrei.com Best Ever Book: Who Not How     Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alyssa Holbrook is a master certified life coach, helping real estate investors grow and shape their portfolios. After investing in her first rental property at 14 years old, Alyssa caught the bug for investing and has dedicated her life to helping others find success. In this episode, she talks about the biggest mindset hurdles facing new and experienced investors, how investors know they need a mindset coach, and how to find the right one for them.   Alyssa Holbrook | Real Estate Background Master Certified Life Coach Based in: Orlando, FL Say hi to her at:  LinkedIn alyssaholbrook.as.me/consultcall Best Ever Book: Emerging Markets by David Lindahl Greatest Lesson: Start young.      Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jered Sturm is the co-founder and CEO of SNS Capital Group, a private equity investment firm with a focus on acquiring and operating large apartment communities in Cincinnati, Ohio. In this episode, Jered discusses why he’s going all in on investing in his operations, his journey from maintenance technician to real estate investor, and how he’s been preparing for the upcoming recession for over a decade.   Jered Sturm | Real Estate Background Co-Founder and CEO of SNS Capital Group Portfolio: 1,000 multifamily units Based in: Cincinnati, OH Say hi to him at:  snscapitalgroup.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Breathe by James Nestor Greatest Lesson: Trust in others to do something better than you can. Delegate, and you will often be surprised with what people can do.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices