The Best Ever CRE Show

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 de...

Ever wondered how to turbocharge your real estate portfolio by strategically merging two seemingly different asset classes? In this episode, Cody Laughlin reveals his powerful insights into the symbiotic relationship between multifamily and industrial investments. Discover how Cody harnessed the combined potential of these two worlds to create a robust and diversified investment strategy, ensuring...

Are you tired of juggling endless tasks in your commercial real estate business? Wondering if there's a way to boost productivity without burning out? Join Ash Patel as he sits down with Bob Lachance, founder of Reva Global, to uncover the game-changing potential of virtual assistants. Discover how these dynamic assistants can revolutionize your workflow, from lead generation to administrative dut...

Joshua Meyer is the founder of Meyer REI, which creates win-win opportunities between the company and those struggling with foreclosure. In this episode, Joshua gives a step-by-step process for approaching direct-to-seller financing and shares some of the pain he endured by scaling his portfolio and his team too quickly.   Joshua Meyer | Real Estate Background Founder of Meyer REI Portfolio: 36 un...

Andy McQuade is the principal at The ARM Companies, which provides consulting and advisory services for individuals and businesses working in the real estate industry. In this episode, Andy discusses the biggest mistakes operators make when dealing with construction on investment projects. He also shares expert recommendations on saving big on development deals, and what not to do when dealing wit...

The Best Ever Book Club is a special monthly series hosted by Best Ever founder Joe Fairless. In each insightful episode, Joe dives into influential books that shape the world of investing, exploring key principles, strategies, and lessons to enrich both the seasoned investor and the curious novice. In this episode, Joe unravels the wisdom found in "The Wealthy Gardener" by John Soforic, delving i...

Robbie Faithe is the CEO of Faithe Real Estate and co-founder of Integrity Home Buyers. In this episode, Robbie talks about his journey from flipping houses to investing in a variety of commercial real estate assets, ranging from multifamily to warehouses. He shares the marketing tactics he uses to find off-market deals and how he’s getting creative with seller financing to find cash-flowing deals...

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 walks through his personal five-step process for vetting an apartmen...

Vanessa Alfaro discusses her journey from being a single mom opening companies at 22 to founding multiple seven-figure firms across three countries. Vanessa shares insights into her real estate portfolio, which focuses on multifamily investments. She emphasizes the necessity to embrace technological advancements, particularly AI, to optimize operations in the real estate industry. Vanessa reveals...

Clint Harris is a professional investor and capital raiser with Nomad Capital, which focuses on converting and building Class-A climate-controlled storage facilities. In this episode, Clint discusses Nomad’s conversion strategies, specifically how to assess a property and recognize when the conversion opportunity is right. He also shares the struggles he faced actively managing 14 Airbnb propertie...

Bronson Hill talks about his transition from medical device sales into multifamily real estate and other diverse investments like ATMs, car washes, and oil and gas. Hill emphasizes the importance of cash flow, risk mitigation, and seeking value-add opportunities, providing insights into various investment strategies that can generate passive wealth. The conversation explores different investment a...

Zach Lemaster is the founder & CEO of Rent To Retirement, one of the nation's leading turnkey investment companies that helps people achieve financial independence through turnkey investing. In this episode, Zach discusses the misconceptions surrounding the turnkey real estate investing industry, and what prospective investors need to know. He also shares why you should explore the build-to-rent i...

Dana Bull is a real estate advisor at Dana Bull Real Estate Consulting, where she advises clients on ways to maximize wealth through real estate. In this unique episode, Dana discusses why she chooses NOT to grow her portfolio, having acquired all of her investment properties before the age of 30. She also explores the concept of investing simply for the love of investing rather than chasing ever-...

Cody Bjugan is the founder of Allied Development, which finds off-market raw land with development potential and sells it to homebuilders. He is also the founder of VestRight, an educational platform that's helping investors do the same. In this episode, Cody discusses why the value in land deals is in the approvals and how to go about mastering these types of investments. He also shares how he is...

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. You should get to know yourself, your goals, and your values before tackling investments. Bu...

Vikram Raya is the CEO and co-founder of Viking Capital, a multifamily boutique with nimble investment sourcing, structuring, execution and asset management capabilities. In this episode, Vikram talks about his transition from life as a practicing cardiologist to a full-time syndicator. He also warns against allowing your profession to become your personality, lessons he learned from bad syndicati...

Chris Pomerleau is the co-founder and director of investment strategy at LeavenWealth, a lead sponsor of value-add multifamily properties through syndication and JVs. In this episode, Chris discusses his newest project, Rayven, which is a Regulation A fund that is seeking to expand access to real estate investing for non-accredited investors while also saving the planet. He tackles some of the obj...

Matthew Amabile is the owner of Amabile Investments and host of the Financial Freedom Fast podcast. He is well-known for retiring at the age of 25 through real estate investing. In this episode, Matthew lays out the four-step roadmap for how he achieved financial freedom so early in life, his trick for building relationships to find the best deals, and what to do when you can’t bring capital to th...

Aaron Yassin is the director of operations and design & planning at Hive Developers, which develops ground-up condominiums in Brooklyn with a focus on sustainability, energy efficiency, and design. In this episode, Aaron shares how his company maintains profitability in one of the most highly regulated markets in the world when it comes to ground-up construction and multifamily. He also discusses...

Faraz Hemani is the owner of Pebble Ridge Capital, which manages storage facilities with zero onsite staff through technology and automation. In this episode, Faraz talks about his recipe for success when it comes to acquiring and managing 10 self-storage facilities across four states. He also shares why he is expanding into flex industrial and advice for those looking to make the jump from storag...

Ash Patel is the founder of Invest Beyond Multifamily, which invests in daily-use, necessity-based commercial real estate properties in growth markets. He is also a host of The Best Ever Show podcast. This episode features a recent talk Ash gave at the Best Ever Cincinnati Real Estate Meetup. He discusses the major lessons he’s learned over the past 10 years as a full-time investor and advice for...

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. When you’re trying to grow your net worth and forge a path to success, many people say to mi...

Ruben Greth is the managing partner and full-time syndicator at Legacy Acquisitions, which raises capital for commercial real estate syndications. In this episode, Ruben shares his advice for developing an infrastructure around capital raising, how he deals with common objections from LPs, and the many benefits of ground-up development as it relates to build-to-rent projects.   Ruben Greth | Real...

Shane Thomas is the co-founder and managing partner at Catalyst Equity Partners, which specializes in multifamily real estate investing and repositioning well-located assets. In this episode, Shane shares communication tactics to keep investors primed for potential opportunities when deal flow is down, how he is diversifying with other asset classes while remaining focused on multifamily, and what...

Sief Khafagi is the founder of Techvestor, which provides investors with a strategic way to invest in short-term rental investment properties. In this episode, Sief discusses the short-term rental landscape as it stands today and how Techvestor is overcoming some of the common pitfalls many operators are encountering to thrive and build a strong portfolio. He also shares Techvestor’s business plan...