Breaking Ground with Justin Goodin

Most passive investors spend all their time evaluating the upside of a deal. John Casmon thinks that's the wrong place to start. In this episode, I sit down with John Casmon, a seasoned multifamily investor and syndicator, to talk about what a good multifamily deal actually looks like, how to protect your downside before you ever write a check, and why asset management is the part of this busi...

In this episode of Breaking Ground With Justin Goodin, Chad Schieler breaks down the truth about real estate syndications, passive real estate investing, and why multifamily continues to be one of the most attractive asset classes today. If you’ve ever wondered whether real estate is truly passive… this conversation will change how you think. We dive into the biggest misconceptions around passive...

Brian Briscoe retired from the Marines as a Lieutenant Colonel after 20 years of active duty, then built a portfolio of 1,000+ apartment units through his company Streamline Capital Group. In this episode, we break down his investing philosophy, a deal that lost everything, and exactly what he looks for before pulling the trigger on a new acquisition. In this episode: • How 20 years of Marine Corp...

In this episode of Breaking Ground with Justin Goodin, I sit down with Lee Yoder, founder of Threefold Real Estate Investing, to talk about how he transitioned from physical therapist to full-time multifamily syndicator — and what passive investors should really be looking for before wiring money into a deal. Today, he focuses on acquiring and operating larger apartment communities, building long-...

From tech career to $40M+ in real estate... In this episode of Breaking Ground With Justin Goodin, I interviewed Ross McArthur, who owns and manages $40M+ in multifamily real estate and runs a vertically integrated property management company. In this episode we talked about: • Why he left a high-paying career in startups to go all-in on real estate • Why being an out-of-state investor isn’t a wea...

What does it really take to bring a multifamily project from the drawing board to reality in today’s market? Rising material costs, tariffs, labor shortages, and complex timelines all make development harder than ever. That’s why having the right construction management firm is critical. In this episode of Breaking Ground with Justin Goodin, I sit down with Greg Looney, founder of Inherent Commerc...

Ethan Fernhaber used a $20K HELOC to buy his first rental. Now Ethan has owned, managed, and built over 4,000 multifamily units. Ethan Fernhaber’s journey is a masterclass in scaling real estate the right way. As the founder of multiple companies in development, management, and modular construction, Ethan has built a mission-driven portfolio that’s transforming communities across Indiana. From mea...

What makes a good multifamily deal… and how do you know if the sponsor behind it can really deliver? Paul Shannon has gone from a W-2 career in surgical sales to building a portfolio of over 1,000+ multifamily units as both an active operator and a passive investor. Along the way, he’s seen the best and worst of multifamily syndications — and he shares what every limited partner (LP) needs to know...

In this episode, I sit down with Jarod Brown, founder of Brown Capital Group. Prior to his involvement in the real estate development business, Jarod practiced law in the area of real estate finance for 8 years, and was a founding partner of the law firm Densborn Blachly LLP.BCG has developed over $500 Million of assets nationwide ranging from student housing, affordable, and workforce to Class A...