The Best Ever CRE Show

Ready to unlock the secrets of successful retail outparcel investments? Join us as Slocomb Reed sits down with Josh Weiner, a seasoned commercial real estate professional specializing in retail outparcel leasing and sales. Together, they dive deep into the world of outparcel investment strategies, revealing how both tenants and landlords can maximize their returns in the competitive retail sector. Key Takeaways: Factors Influencing Outparcel Appeal: The size of the outparcel is crucial, with ideal sizes ranging from half an acre to two acres. Visibility and access play a significant role in the desirability of an outparcel, with high-traffic locations commanding higher rents. Understanding the local market comps and zoning regulations helps investors make informed decisions about potential outparcels. Strategies for Tenant-Landlord Alignment: Tenants' preferences for ground leases or purchases are often based on their business plans and capital conservation goals. National brands like Starbucks and Chipotle may opt for build-to-suit arrangements, while publicly traded companies often choose ground leases to manage immediate financial reporting. Market Demand and Cycle Effects: Despite the market's cyclical nature, the demand for outparcels remains robust, driven by post-COVID recovery and steady business expansion plans. Outparcels located in high-traffic areas with strong visibility continue to attract tenant interest, supporting long-term investment prospects.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Techvestor Rent to Retirement Delete Me 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. It shouldn’t be a surprise to hear that the middle income is shrinking. Gross incomes over the past 50 years have not increased at the same rate as real estate and the overall cost of living. But having an investing versus a saving mentality can protect you in the longterm from falling behind. In this episode, Travis dives into the statistics from the past 50 years to show the eroding effect of inflation.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Techvestor Rent to Retirement Delete Me BAM Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wondered how a military background could shape a successful commercial real estate journey? Get ready to dive into the captivating story of Michael Barnhart, co-founder of AdventurousREI. From Air Force officer to savvy real estate investor, Michael shares how he and his partner managed properties while globe-trotting, tackled unexpected challenges, and achieved remarkable success in the world of commercial real estate. Key Takeaways: The Power of Networking and Mentorship: Michael emphasizes the importance of networking and mentorship in real estate success. He found his mentor by attending virtual networking events and openly sharing his investment goals, leading to invaluable guidance and partnership opportunities. Effective Property Management Strategies: Michael reveals insights into managing properties efficiently, particularly during challenging situations. From handling multiple issues simultaneously to implementing daily routines and using project management tools, he highlights the importance of organization and staying adaptable. Balancing Business and Personal Relationships: Michael and his spouse work together in both business and personal capacities. He offers advice on maintaining a successful partnership, including defining clear roles, staying in one's "swim lane," and fostering open communication to ensure harmony in both aspects of life.     Michael Barnhart | Real Estate Background Founder of Adventurous Real Estate Investors Portfolio: 604 Multifamily Units and Short Term Rentals Based in: Dayton, OH Say hi to him at:  adventurousREI.com/info Best Ever Book: The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson Greatest Lesson: Mentors are the key to growth.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Techvestor Rent to Retirement Delete Me BAM Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn the rules of syndication and how to navigate the legal landscape of real estate investing. Discover the magic number for cash-on-cash returns and uncover long-term hold strategies. Get insights on raising capital legally, protecting personal data, and seeking help during challenging times. Explore the importance of marketing in finding investors for syndications.

Ever wondered how a rocket scientist turned real estate syndicator cracks the code of profitable commercial real estate investments? In this episode, Slocomb Reed sits down with Chad Zdenek, an industry veteran who's leveraging his out-of-this-world background to navigate the complexities of the market and share his invaluable insights with listeners. Key Takeaways: Diverse Market Strategies for Success: Chad Zdenek emphasizes the significance of investing in the right markets and building solid partnership teams to succeed in commercial real estate. By choosing partners based on their local expertise, Chad has ventured into markets such as Texas, Alabama, Florida, North Carolina, and Southern California. He explains how trusting the right teams has enabled him to tackle various challenges and navigate different markets effectively. Balancing Risk and Return with Value-Add Investments: Chad shares how his background in construction has driven his focus on value-add opportunities. He discusses the importance of a value-add component in uncertain markets, providing a buffer against market fluctuations and creating forced appreciation. He offers insights into the need to be cautious with debt, especially in the current market environment. Chad highlights the benefits of securing longer-term fixed debt and leveraging interest rate caps to mitigate risks. Taking a Holistic Approach to Investment Metrics: Chad offers a fresh perspective on investment metrics, stressing the need to consider risk profiles alongside return percentages. He explains how a lower IRR deal can sometimes outperform a higher IRR deal due to various market dynamics and assumptions. He shares the importance of diversification within real estate asset classes, recounting his journey from exclusively multifamily properties to branching into self-storage investments. Chad's adaptable approach showcases the value of understanding different asset subclasses to optimize a real estate portfolio.   Chad Zdenek | Real Estate Background Real estate syndicator, investor, and founder of CSQ Properties, which acquires, repositions, and manages apartments and self storage properties across the United States. Portfolio: Almost $200MM in AUM Based in: Los Angeles, CA Say hi to him at:  csqproperties.com Instagram YouTube Best Ever Book: The One Thing by Gary Keller Greatest Lesson: The most important trait a real estate investor should have is a long-term investment horizon.   Click here to learn more about our sponsors: Techvestor Rent to Retirement Delete Me BAM Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is the audio from our July 2023 meetup in which Cincinnati Meetup host Slocomb Reed discusses how to adjust your investing strategy depending on your goals. He also shares how he delegates tasks to others vs. what decisions he keeps for himself in order to protect those goals and scale his business.   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

Dave Foster, CEO of The 1031 Investor, shares valuable strategies for using the 1031 exchange to increase wealth. Topics include maximizing tax saving strategies, swap and drop technique, entity transfer, land banking, and the benefits of utilizing a 1031 exchange. Dave emphasizes the importance of educating finance professionals about 1031 exchanges and offers accessibility for strategizing. Learn how deferring taxes can lead to long-term wealth building.

Tony Lopes is the CEO of Dirty Boots Capital, which focuses on helping clients achieve more freedom, wealth, peace, and certainty. In this episode, Tony discusses how he utilized real estate investing to retire at 44 years old and the lessons he’s learned along the way. He reflects on the value of knowing your own strengths and using the power of networking in an industry where most people share their knowledge for free.   Tony Lopes | Real Estate Background CEO of Dirty Boots Capital Portfolio: 200+ assets under management Based in: NH and FL Say hi to him at:  dirtybootscapital.com Instagram LinkedIn YouTube Best Ever Book: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan Greatest Lesson: Once you've learned something, put a system in place and move onto the next thing you need to learn.   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

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. Using leverage means using other people’s money to buy an investment property. How do you decide what’s best for your financial future? In this episode, Travis weighs the pros and cons of using leverage to acquire investment properties and discusses how to make your decision depending on your investing goals.   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

Cody Laughlin, a real estate investor and expert in merging multifamily and industrial investments, shares his insights on the symbiotic relationship between these asset classes, diversifying with purpose, leveraging credibility through track record, and the power of simplicity in building lasting investment success.