The Best Ever CRE Show

Garrett Sutton is an attorney and the founder of Corporate Direct, which helps entrepreneurs and investors protect their assets, maintain privacy, and reach their financial goals. He’s also a best-selling author and one of Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad Advisors. In this episode, Garrett discusses LLCs — why real estate investors need them, how and why they vary from state to state, and the benefits of having your LLC taxed as an S-corp. He also compares CRE investing to a new market into which he’s delving: movies. Garrett Sutton | Real Estate Background Attorney and founder of Corporate Direct, which helps entrepreneurs and investors protect their assets, maintain privacy, and reach their financial goals. Best-selling author and one of Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad Advisors.  Previous episode: JF964: Do You Know About these LEGAL LOOPHOLES of Real Estate? Based in: Reno, NV Say hi to him at:  corporatedirect.com Best Ever Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad, by Robert Kiyosaki; Veil Not Fail, by Garrett Sutton, Esq. Greatest Lesson: Start early, learn from your mistakes, and keep going. Don’t let the fear of making a mistake keep you from moving forward.   Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Weisfield is a third-generation mobile home park investor and the co-founder of Three Pillar Communities, which is now a Top 30 mobile home park owner in the U.S. with roughly a $500 million portfolio made up of 65 communities in 11 states. In this episode, Daniel discusses the changing stigma of manufactured homes, the myth that a mobile home is a depreciating asset, and the challenges of developing mobile home parks. Take a look at Daniel's latest community, Cameron Crossing in Bozeman, Montana. Daniel Weisfield | Real Estate Background Co-founder of Three Pillar Communities, which revitalizes affordable communities while generating compelling returns.  Previous episode: JF3006: A Fresh Take on Manufactured Housing ft. Daniel Weisfield Portfolio:  GP on 29 properties 65 mobile home communities in 11 states ($500M) Based in: Tel Aviv, Israel (company based in Los Altos, CA) Say hi to him at: threepillarcommunities.com LinkedIn Twitter Greatest lesson: Just do a deal. That's how you learn. Take a risk.   Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whitney Elkins-Hutten is the Director of Investor Education at passiveInvesting.com, which builds passive income and equity for investors through low-risk real estate investments in the hottest U.S. real estate markets. Her current focus is helping investors understand the power of investing in car washes, self-storage, and other institutional-grade assets so they can create massive leverage in their life and partake in the cash flow, equity, and capital preservation that real estate has to offer. In this episode, Whitney discusses the benefits of passively investing in car washes and institutional-grade assets, and why low risk doesn’t always mean low return. Whitney Elkins-Hutten | Real Estate Background Director of Investor Education at passiveInvesting.com, which builds passive income and equity for investors through low-risk real estate investments in the hottest U.S. real estate markets. Previous episode: JF1464: Passive Investing, Active Investing, and Raccoon Communities? With Whitney Elkins-Hutten Portfolio: 6500+ units (multifamily, mobile home parks, single-family rentals, and assisted living) Seven express car washes 2200+ self-storage units Based in: Denver, CO Say hi to her at:  passiveinvesting.com LinkedIn Best Ever Book: The ONE Thing, by Gary Keller; Essentialism, by Greg McKeown Greatest Lesson: Having a goal — without knowing how you want to feel when you achieve it — is the best way to live unfilled.   Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Adam Gower is the founder of GowerCrowd, which builds real estate crowdfunding platforms for sponsors, serving as a digital marketing agency to major syndicators and professional investors. He calls it “building shovels for the gold miners.” Using the GowerCrowd Investor Acquisition System, investors have raised more than $300 million in capital to date. In this episode, Dr. Gower discusses why there could be more multifamily deals in the near future, the (subtle) differences between syndicating and crowdfunding, and how finding deals with a story can motivate investors to act. Dr. Adam Gower | Real Estate Background Founder of GowerCrowd, a digital marketing agency for major syndicators and professional investors. Previous episode: JF2031: Digital Marketing to Fund Your Deals with Dr. Adam Gower Portfolio: GP: $15M LP:  $12M Based in: Beverly Hills, CA Say hi to him at:  gowercrowd.com Facebook LinkedIn YouTube Twitter Best Ever Book: Jacob Schiff and the Art of Risk, by Dr. Adam Gower  Greatest Lesson: Having a long-term perspective is the key to success in real estate investing. Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pete Montgomery is a Broker of Retail Development at CMC Properties, which has owned and managed thousands of apartments, offices, and retail stores. When CMC selects a site that it’s going to build on, Pete prospects for potential commercial tenants. In this episode, Pete discusses mixed-use development, taking calculated risks in up-and-coming markets, and what he looks for when identifying the next downtown hot spot. Pete Montgomery | Real Estate Background Broker of Retail Development at CMC Properties, which has owned and managed thousands of apartments, offices, and retail stores. When they select a site that they are going to build on, Pete prospects potential commercial tenants. Previous episode: JF2966: Mixed-Use and Commercial Development ft. Pete Montgomery Portfolio: Mixed-use development projects in Hamilton, OH Currently scouting for next location Based in: Cincinnati, OH Say hi to him at: cmcproperties.com perfectsmalloffice.com Facebook  Best Ever Book: Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, by Jocko Willink and Lief Babin Greatest Lesson: Be humble to your clients. Click here to know 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. The average American grosses $60,000 in wages. At a standard 4% annual increase, it would take someone 18 years to double their income from $60,000 to $120,000. In this episode, Travis explains how to get a double-digit pay increase every year via passive income.   Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jack Krupey is the founder and principal at JK Asset Management, a firm focused on sharing private investment opportunities with accredited investors to help them grow their wealth without Wall Street. From working with a private equity fund on Wall Street during the 2008 crash to discovering and falling in love with syndications, Jack has been investing in both real estate and distressed debt since 2001.  In this episode, Jack discusses the state of the multifamily market, as well as cash-flow alternatives such as new construction, ground-up senior living, and build-to-rent. He also taps into his Wall Street experience to gauge the likelihood — or unlikelihood — of a housing crisis. Jack Krupey | Real Estate Background Founder and principal at JK Asset Management, a firm focused on sharing private investment opportunities with accredited investors to help them grow their wealth without Wall Street. Portfolio: Excluding funds: 1,132 units Including funds: 6,100+ units, including a 20,000-unit self-storage fund Based in: San Juan, Puerto Rico Say hi to him at:  jkaminvestments.com Best Ever Book: The 4-Hour Workweek, by Timothy Ferriss Greatest Lesson: You have to put yourself out there, whether it's direct-to-seller marketing or finding opportunities. You have to commit to the system, whether it's sourcing the off-market deals, putting out content to provide value to your target investor base — whatever it is, fully commit to it.   Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alfredo Riascos is a commercial real estate broker and owner of Gridline Properties, a full-service CRE brokerage that represents commercial property owners in the sale, leasing, and disposition of their properties. He focuses on repositioning outdated warehouse spaces in South Florida. In this episode, Alfredo discusses urban core warehousing, the opportunity within and benefits of repositioning these properties, and why it presents a strategy that can be replicated in markets across the U.S. He also details what he looks for in a property, creative tenant options to maximize a repurposed multi-use space, and how the asset’s versatility accelerates the ability to push rents and target a larger tenant pool. Alfredo Riascos | Real Estate Background CRE Broker and Owner at Gridline Properties, a full-service commercial real estate brokerage that represents commercial property owners in the sale, leasing, and disposition of their properties. Based in: Miami, FL Say hi to him at:  gridlineproperties.com Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Best Ever Book: Risk Game, by Francis J. Greenburger Greatest Lesson: In a field plagued with so many people trying to take shortcuts and aiming to become overnight millionaires, those who put in the work and deal honestly will succeed.   Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Ryan is a real estate entrepreneur and the founder of Re-viv, a private equity company focused on funding co-living spaces. A returning guest on the Best Ever Show (JF1593 and JF2322), Matt is currently developing co-living, rent-by-bedroom spaces in Sacramento and Denver. In this episode, Matt discusses how he got started in the co-living niche, including the increasing demand for co-living spaces with 45 million Gen Z workers hitting the market in the next decade. He also details the biggest complications of developing and managing co-living spaces, as well as how to determine if a market is right for co-living. Matt Ryan | Real Estate Background Founder of Re-viv, a private equity company focused on funding co-living spaces. Portfolio: Currently consists of $12M AUM, including Phase 2 buildouts via lot splits and ground-up residential. Based in: San Francisco, CA Say hi to Matt at:  re-viv.com Facebook Twitter Best Ever Book: Who Not How, by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy Greatest Lesson: We can choose to go through life’s experiences alone, or find those who are willing to share theirs. Bring on partners that have more complementary skill sets and fill gaps for you.   Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amanda Cruise is the owner of Voyage Investing, which purchases value-add mobile home parks and commercial properties. In this episode, she discusses the perks of investing in mobile home parks over other asset classes, how she markets herself and adds value to others, and why she believes interest rates will lower in 2024.  Amanda Cruise | Real Estate Background Owner of Voyage Investing, which purchases value-add mobile home parks and commercial properties. Portfolio: GP of: Four mobile home parks (~100 lots)  A five-unit retail/office center Based in: Raleigh, NC Say hi to her at:  voyageinvesting.com Instagram Best Ever Book: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan   Click here to know more about our sponsors: MFIN CON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices