The Best Ever CRE Show

Tanh Truong is the founder of Proton Profits, an investment firm that strives to provide its investment partners with diversified, tax-favorable opportunities coupled with superior risk-adjusted returns. He began his career as a full-time pharmacist before transitioning to single family flips and eventually to multifamily and commercial real estate. In this episode, Tanh discusses the importance of finding a mentor in commercial real estate, why he recommends transitioning away from multifamily, and his recommendations for getting started in CRE investing.   Tanh Truong | Real Estate Background Founder of Proton Profits Portfolio: $100 million and 1 million square feet in AUM Based in: Cincinnati, OH Say hi to him at:  Instagram protonprofits.com Best Ever Book: The Go Giver by Bob Burg Greatest Lesson: Share your knowledge with others looking to learn about commercial real estate.     Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen Tilton is a realtor and real estate investor based in Orlando, Florida. After getting his real estate license in 2015, he quickly began flipping single family homes before expanding his portfolio to include value-add multifamily properties. In this episode, Stephen discusses strategies for minimizing your initial investment to maximize returns and why it’s best to keep your money moving at all times.   Stephen Tilton | Real Estate Background Realtor and real estate investor Portfolio: Value-add single family and multifamily properties Based in: Orlando, Florida Say hi to him at:  LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Greatest Lesson: Never stop learning, and stay curious.   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 about several definitions of a millionaire and why the term is often misunderstood. He also discusses a number of paths to becoming a millionaire, whether it’s living frugally and saving money, working continuously, or investing in passive income streams to generate ongoing wealth for years to come.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shiloh Lundahl is a child and family therapist and investor at Greenlee Investments, a private, family-owned entity holding diversified investments and supporting family-owned business interests. In this episode, Shiloh discusses his unique approach to lease options for his residential investments, breaks down his first commercial deal, and shares his take on the various personalities in real estate investing.   Shiloh Lundahl | Real Estate Background Child and family therapist and investor at Greenlee Investments, a private, family-owned entity holding diversified investments and supporting family-owned business interests. Portfolio: 100 mobile home park units 30 multifamily units 110 single-family units 12 commercial units 4 short-term rentals Based in: AZ and NC Say hi to him at:  meetshiloh.com  Best Ever Book: How the Mighty Fall by Jim Collins Greatest Lesson: Build a team or find a partner that balances your personality and investing style, i.e. if you are risk averse, work with something who is willing to push a little further.     Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shree Kulkarni is the CEO of two integrated development companies that source off-market deals for commercial real estate development. His portfolio consists of single-tenant NNN properties, small industrial properties, mixed-use properties, raw land, and multifamily development sites. In this episode, Shree talks about why he is asset agnostic and the due diligence process he goes through to acquire properties.   Shree Kulkarni | Real Estate Background CEO of two integrated development companies -  that source off-market deals for commercial real estate development  Portfolio: Single tenant NNN properties Small industrial properties Mixed-use Raw land Multifamily development sites Based in Tampa, FL Say hi to him at:  Kulkarni Properties Best Ever Book: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton Greatest Lesson: Work in a growing city.     Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Hayek is the owner of Endurance Properties and the host of The Source of Commercial Real Estate podcast. He uses single-family home flips and small multifamily investments to buy more passive, non-residential commercial properties. In this episode, Jonathan talks about why he loves retail, office, and industrial real estate, how he learned to buy his first commercial property, and what investors should know about triple-net leases.   Jonathan Hayek | Real Estate Background Owner of Endurance Properties and host of The Source of Commercial Real Estate Podcast Portfolio: Small multifamily properties Small commercial properties Based in: Cheyenne, WY Say hi to him at:  The Source of Commercial Real Estate Podcast Best Ever Book: The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Greatest Lesson: Take due diligence seriously.     Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vlad Arakcheyev is the owner of Zontik Ventures, which helps people achieve their dreams of financial independence through real estate. After getting furloughed from his full time job as a graphic designer during the pandemic, he became a real estate agent and soon turned to house flipping and multifamily investments.  In this episode, Vlad talks about his journey to become a full-time investor in just 18 months, the details and rates behind raising capital, and how he is working to educate others on commercial real estate investing.   Vlad Arakcheyev | Real Estate Background Owner of Zontik Ventures Portfolio 4 JVs 3 syndications as Co-GP Based in: Bergen County, New Jersey Say hi to him at: zontikventures.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The ONE Thing by Gary Keller Greatest Lesson: Listen and educate yourself about investments. Reach out, ask for help, and diversify to achieve financial independence.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Justin Brennan is the CEO and Founder of Brennan Pohle Group, a multifamily development, ownership, and syndication company that focuses on the BRRRR method and B- and C-class properties. In this episode, Justin talks about what investment lessons he learned from the 2008 financial crisis, how he works with commercial brokers, and why he focuses on economies of scale when it comes to choosing investment properties.   Justin Brennan | Real Estate Background CEO and founder of Brennan Pohle Group LLC Portfolio: Approximately 500 units in CA, NV, TX, and MO Based in: San Diego, CA and Austin, TX Say hi to him at: justincbrennan.com Instagram Best Ever Book: The Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book by Joe Fairless Greatest Lesson: Don’t over leverage. Try and plan for the worst.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Travis Baucom is the President of Balcomie Capital, a private investment group that partners with high-net-worth individuals who seek tax-advantaged investments to build generational wealth while providing passive income. In this episode Travis talks about his investment journey from single family homes to self-storage facilities. He discusses why self-storage is getting all the buzz lately, his due diligence process for purchasing a new facility, and why he chose to move away from the multifamily asset class.   Travis Baucom | Real Estate Background President of Balcomie Capital Portfolio 1,827 self-storage units Based in: Waco, Texas Say hi to him at:  www.balcomiecapital.com Best Ever Book: Margin of Safety by Seth Klarman Greatest Lesson: Never give up. When things were super challenging in my life, I embraced the suck and learned from whatever I was going through.     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 about the need for diversification in order to protect yourself from factors that are outside of your control. He offers three things to keep in mind about overcoming volatility with a constantly changing economy and shares why he thinks value-add multifamily is the holy grail of investing.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices