The Best Ever CRE Show

In this episode, Theo Hicks and Travis Watts talk about the key to being successful in real estate investing while also working a full-time job. They talk in detail about each investment strategy, analyzing how it fits into your lifestyle, and what they recommend investing in first.   Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rent Redi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Drouin had an “aha” moment when he decided he was simply not going to participate in the college/debt/job cycle. He started with a 4-unit house hack and ultimately hit financial independence by age 33. Matt talks about how reaching his financial goal didn’t give him the euphoria he thought it would, and how he reinvented himself using the 10x rule. Matt Drouin (Drew-in) Real Estate Background: Partner at OakGrove Companies 14 years of real estate experience Oakgrove currently owns 117 units of residential & commercial properties Based in Rochester, NY Say hi to him at: www.oakgrovecompanies.com Best Ever Book: Am I Being Too Subtle, The Snowball Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rent Redi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After realizing he had little control in the stock market, Brian Wagers quickly moved to real estate investing. Brian talks about how he manufactured deals by driving around his neighborhood, while simultaneously building relationships with brokers, and how this ultimately led to his 425 units today.  Brian Wagers  Real Estate Background: Currently working full-time in sales 4 years of real estate investing experience with 3 in multi-family Portfolio consist of 425 units Based in Rogers, AR Say hi to him at: www.wagerscapital.com Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rent Redi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After former construction worker, Shane Torres, filed bankruptcy in 2012, he immediately turned around and opened his own real estate office that same year. Today he is actively and passively investing, focusing on the retail space. Shane shares his 6 qualifications for choosing the best locations, the type of tenants he gets to ensure success, and the reason he’ll never borrow from large lenders.  Shane Torres Real Estate Background: CEO & Founder of Road to $20 Million 12 years passive REI investing experience in retail  Based in Leon, IA Say hi to him at: https://www.roadto20million.com/ Best Ever Book: The 5 Love Languages Click here to know more about our sponsors: Real Estate CFO Services | ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching | Rent Redi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of “Best of Best Ever” we dive into the three stages of creating a successful team. Danny Coleman talks about his 4-step hiring process for attracting the highest quality candidates. Shawn Casemore tells us his secret for developing your current team by balancing the focus on business and people. Lastly, Rich Fettke discusses the importance of building and managing a strong team, as well as tips for creating connection and organization in a remote team.  Danny Coleman Has a passion for small business growth and development Based in Columbia, TN Say hi to him at www.dannycoleman.me/podcast Episode #1688 Shawn Casemore CEO of Casemore and Co Inc Based in Ontario Canada Say hi to him at www.casemoreandco.com Episode #992 Rich Fettke Co-CEO of Real Wealth Network Based in Malibu, CA Say hi to him at www.realwealth.com Episode #2203 Click here to know more about our sponsors Real Estate CFO Services & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After getting his law degree and opening his own law firm, Seth Bradley decided to pivot into passive investing through syndications. Listen to learn how Seth used his law degree to get his foot in the door with investing, how he was able to add value to GPs with little real estate experience, and his expert opinion for anyone that might be on the fence about further education. Seth Bradley  Real Estate Background: Real estate attorney and founder of Law Capital Partners 8 years of real estate experience Portfolio consist of residential properties, flipping, and currently focused on passive investing through syndications Based in San Diego, CA Say hi to him at: https://www.lawcapitalpartners.com/ Best Ever Book: Pre-suasion  Click here to know more about our sponsors Real Estate CFO Services & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After losing $40k in a mixed use commercial property, Kevin McGrath decided to move into the industrial real estate industry. Kevin talks about how he got started in industrial investing, the pros and cons of single tenant vs.the more risky multitenant industrial net leases, and why he chose the industrial investing industry over multifamily.  Kevin McGrath Real Estate Background: Principal with Cardinal Industrial Started investing in 2005 Invest in both Industrial real estate and multifamily properties Currently involved in 10 investments both as a LP and GP Based in Del Mar, CA Say hi to him at: www.McGrathindustrial.com Best Ever Book: Abraham Hicks  Click here to know more about our sponsors Real Estate CFO Services & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Actively Passive Investing Show, Travis Watts and Theo Hicks go through the 51 responsibilities of the general partner in apartment syndications. They talk about what general partners are doing behind the scenes with your capital broken down in three sections: precontract, contact-to-close, and post-closing. Tune in to learn what questions to ask the GP about their business plan, and/or how to use this information to create a successful business of your own. Click here to know more about our sponsors Real Estate CFO Services & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Father, daughter duo Abigail and Sean Thomson didn’t think they’d end up working together one day when she went off to college. But, after sharing her long-term goals with her dad, they both knew investing for passive income was the answer. They now successfully run the business together while Abigail balances her daily tasks and school. They talk about why they made the switch from residential to multifamily, how they structure day-to-day tasks, and what it’s like working with family.  Abigail & Sean Thomson Real Estate Background: Father, Daughter team running Thomson Multifamily Group, LLC 10 years of real estate investing Portfolio consist of 157 units, 23 assignments, and 23 flips Based in Plano, TX Say hi to them at: https://www.thomsonmultifamilygroup.com/home Best Ever Book: Daring Greatly, Best Ever Syndication Book Click here to know more about our sponsors Real Estate CFO Services & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After purchasing his first single family investment property in college, Sam Silverman continued to purchase 8 single family homes, and ultimately moved on to syndication. In this episode, we learn about Sam’s top 4 criteria for qualifying investments, how he uses his past experiences to raise capital, and his best piece of advice for new syndicators.  Sam Silverman Real Estate Background: VP of Sales at a tech company  3 years experience (1 in single family then the next 2 have been all multi family syndication and self storage) 12 syndications (2614 units), 4 single family houses then another 132 units active under contract Based in Tampa, FL Say hi to him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuelsilverman3/ Best Ever Book: The Art of Winning and Losing Click here to know more about our sponsors Real Estate CFO Services & ThinkMultifamily.com/coaching Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices