In this episode on the Best Ever CRE Show, Joe Cornwell interviews Jeff Johnson, a regional CFO and real estate investor, who shares his journey from single-family homes to multifamily investments. Jeff discusses his early experiences in real estate, the challenges he faced in property management, and the strategies he employed to successfully acquire and manage multifamily properties. He emphasizes the importance of understanding tenant demographics, having a solid business plan, and the lessons learned from past deals. Jeff also shares his future goals and offers actionable advice for aspiring investors. Jeff Johnson | Real Estate Background  Grow Property Group Based in: McKinney, TX Say hi to him at:       Sponsors:

JF3688: Scaling from 10 SFRs to 270 Multifamily Units — Aggressive Offers, Wi-Fi Value-Adds, and Lessons in Property Management ft. Jeff Johnson

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, George Giannopoulos, CEO of King's Capital, shares his journey in real estate, detailing his transition from a real estate agent to a principal investor managing a portfolio worth $160 million. He discusses his first syndication experience, strategies for raising capital, and the expansion into the Sunbelt market. George also addresses the challenges of refinancing in a changing market, the importance of creative deal structuring, and the lessons learned from his experiences. He emphasizes the significance of building a strong investor base and maintaining operational excellence while exploring future growth opportunities in various asset classes. Sponsors:

JF3689: Creative Recaps, NYC Value-Adds, and Sunbelt Expansion — Lessons in Syndication ft. George Giannopoulos

Trevor McGregor, a successful real estate investor and coach, discusses navigating today's real estate market, emphasizing mindset and action. He stresses adapting to changes like rising interest rates and competition, focusing on relationships, and raising standards. McGregor also highlights overcoming limiting beliefs and taking responsibility for success. In conversation with Matt Faircloth, they cover key success factors: mindset, goal setting, systems, time management, execution, and accountability. Trevor identifies five reasons people fail to scale: mindset, lack of strategy, systems, time management, execution, and accountability, urging listeners to assess and improve in these areas. Sponsors:

JF3690: The Power of Mindset, Strategic Systems, and Resilience in Real Estate ft. Trevor McGregor

Jonathan Nichols, CEO at Apogee Capital, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Jonathan discusses how to get deals done in today’s market, including how to make loan assumptions work on value-add multifamily deals. He also discusses the nuances of building a business, including how to build a real estate dream team by building a culture that goes beyond doing the bare minimum. Jonathan Nichols | Real Estate Background  CEO Apogee Capital Portfolio:  ~1000 units as a GP, additional 1000+ as an LP. Also own a portfolio of 20+ residential units.   Based in: DFW, TX Say hi to him at:       Sponsors:

JF3691: How to Make Loan Assumptions Work and Building a Real Estate Dream Team ft. Jonathan Nichols

Moshe Crane, VP of branding and strategic initiatives at Sage Ventures, joins host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Moshe discusses the self-auditing process that resulted in him saving his company $20,000. He also shares the thesis behind the apprentice program he’s currently building and why maintenance is the No. 1 factor in tenant retention. Moshe Crane | Real Estate Background  VP Branding and Strategic Initiatives Sage Ventures Portfolio:  10 Properties, 4k units.   Based in: Baltimore, MD Say hi to him at:      Sponsors:

JF3692: Saving $20,000 Through Self-Auditing and the No. 1 Factor in Tenant Retention ft. Moshe Crane

Bishoy M. Habib Esq., attorney and broker at Levacy Legal, joins host Ash Patel on the Best Ever CRE Show. In this episode, Bishoy discusses the benefits of being an active investor, broker, and real estate attorney simultaneously. He also discusses the value of land trusts, the concept of segregating risk, and why you never want to be accused of “piercing the corporate veil.” Finally, he explains why everything in life — even loan docs — is negotiable. Bishoy M. Habib, Esq. | Real Estate Background  Levacy Legal Based in: Tampa, FL Say hi to him at:  IG: @attorneybishoy LinkedIn:  YT: @attorneybishoy TikTok: @attorneybishoy     Sponsors:

JF3693: Negotiating Loan Docs and Protecting Yourself from Frivolous Lawsuits by ‘Creating Barriers’ ft. Bishoy M. Habib, Esq.

In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Joe Cornwell interviews Bill Manassero, CEO of Promise Land Holdings LLC, who shares his journey from active to passive real estate investing. Bill discusses the unique advantages of starting real estate investing later in life, the challenges he faced as a passive investor, and the importance of diversifying investments. He also provides valuable advice for aspiring passive investors, emphasizing the need for thorough due diligence and caution in today's market. Bill highlights the current trends in real estate, including the demand for RV parks and senior living facilities, and encourages listeners to stay informed and patient in their investment decisions. Bill Manassero | Real Estate Background  CEO, Promised Land Holdings LLC Based in: Riceville, TN Say hi to him at:       Sponsors:

JF3694: Transitioning from Active to Passive Investing — RV Parks, Senior Living, and Diversification Strategies ft. Bill Manassero

In this episode, Rajkumar Venkatramani shares his journey from being a physician to becoming a multifamily real estate investor. He discusses the current challenges in the market, including investor skepticism and rising expenses, and how his investment strategy has evolved over the years. Raj highlights the importance of patience in partnerships and the critical role of pricing in real estate investments, especially when analyzing distressed properties. Sponsors:

JF3695: Navigating Distressed Deals, Class A & B Multifamily, and Conservative Investing in 2024 ft. Rajkumar Venkatramani

Ash Patel interviews Chris Matan, a seasoned real estate broker and investor with 30 years of experience. Chris shares his journey into real estate, discussing his diverse investments across various asset classes, including multifamily, office, and retail. He emphasizes the importance of patience in the industry, the value of multifamily properties, and the current trends in commercial real estate. Chris also addresses the challenges of scaling his business and the lessons learned throughout his career, while expressing a desire to return to investing and building his portfolio.  &nbsp;    &nbsp;  Sponsors:

JF3696: Flipping a $200K Office into $380K & Tapping Into Cleveland’s Booming Commercial Market ft. Chris Matan

In this episode, Ariel, Kristen, and Steve dive into the fundamentals of commercial real estate, from the pros and cons of leasing vs. buying for small businesses to the importance of understanding commercial lease agreements. Whether you’re a business owner considering a new space or just curious about the commercial property market, this episode is packed with insights to help you make informed decisions.

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0:13 – Intro
0:49 – Meet Our New Team Member: Kristen Casarin
3:39 – Complexities in Commercial Real Estate
5:10 – Importance of Understanding Lease Terms in Commercial Real Estate
8:28 – The Pros and Cons of Leasing vs. Buying for Small Businesses
9:35 – Changing Trends in Commercial Real Estate Post-COVID
10:04 – Leasing Costs, Flexibility, and Overhead for Small Businesses
11:30 – Personal Story: Deciding to Lease vs. Buy for KT's Own Office Space
16:54 – Making a decision whether to buy or lease
19:35 – Commercial deals right now!
20:55 – Why companies are starting to bring their WFH employees back to the office
24:11 – Expenses of buying commercial real estate
28:46 – Outro/recap

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In 2011, Ariel Kormendy and Adrian Trott formed The Kormendy Trott Team, now often referred to as KT (thanks to our logo!). The foundation of KT is built on providing unmatched value and attention to detail in everything we do. From our ever-expanding, comprehensive list of exclusive services to our expertly trained team, you will receive the highest level of care throughout your entire real estate journey.

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Commercial Real Estate Talks: Leasing V.S. Buying, Vacancies, Deals! | The Real Estate Podcast EP313

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Join Joe Fairless as he talks to successful real estate professionals and they give you their best advice ever with none of the fluff. 

Joe controls over $175,000,000 in real estate but started with $0 in 2009. He went from buying single family homes worth $35,000 and moved up raising money and buying large apartment communities with investors. He has made mistakes, money and friends along the way.

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