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Garth is making his second appearance on the show today. This time he is here to update us since his last interview (see below for link), he is closing more deals and making more money by being brutally honest with sellers. If you buy anything that is negotiable, you should listen up! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!   Best Ever Tweet: “If you give them options, then sometimes people just freeze, don’t make any decision at all, and that’s not good for anybody” - Garth Kukla   Garth Kukla Real Estate Background: Full-time wholesaler in NKY and Greater Cincinnati since July 2016 Completed almost 50 transactions and has 4 other members on his team Listen to his Previous Best Ever Advice here https://joefairless.com/podcast/jf1210-wholesaling-with-integrity-the-key-to-starting-out-strong-with-garth-kukla/ Based in Newport, Kentucky Say hi to him at https://www.tristatediscountrealestate.com/   Best Ever Listeners: We have launched bestevercauses.com   We profile 1 nonprofit or cause every month that is near and dear to our heart. To help get the word out, submit a cause, or donate, visit bestevercauses.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the first edition of the very common questions that Joe gets from potential investors. If you want to know the right questions to ask a sponsor, listen to this episode. If you want to know how to answer these questions from potential investors, listen to this episode. We’ll be back same time next week to discuss more question in part 2! If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!   Best Ever Tweet: “I don’t talk smack about anyone”   Best Ever Listeners: We have launched bestevercauses.com   We profile 1 nonprofit or cause every month that is near and dear to our heart. To help get the word out, submit a cause, or donate, visit bestevercauses.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith got his start in the real estate investing business with a 4 unit that he bought with his cousin. They had to borrow money from friends, family, and credit cards to make it work. Once that deal was under his belt, Keith recognized the potential that real estate investing offered for his business and life. Hear how he was able to scale from that first property to over $1 Billion in real estate owned and/or controlled. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!   Best Ever Tweet: “I Learned from a young age how to deal with employees, customers, lenders, and growing a business” - Keith Wasserman   Keith Wasserman Real Estate Background: Founder of Gelt Inc. Has been involved in the acquisition of several commercial, industrial, and residential properties, now totaling over $1 billion in assets Say hi to him at http://www.geltinc.com/ Based in LA, California Best Ever Book: Snowball   Best Ever Listeners: We have launched bestevercauses.com   We profile 1 nonprofit or cause every month that is near and dear to our heart. To help get the word out, submit a cause, or donate, visit bestevercauses.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A lot of people say the same thing “I’d love to flip a house (or have a rental) but I just don’t have the money”. Austin noticed that too and wrote a book called Free Houses to explain how we can acquire properties without having money of our own. With over 16 units bought with very little of his own money, his advice is obviously actionable for most people who will listen. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!   Best Ever Tweet: “I’m always a fan of local lenders, nothing against big banks” - Austin Miller   Austin Miller Real Estate Background: Labeled as a creative financing real estate investor Built a real estate portfolio of 16 units worth over $1.2 Million with little of his own money Author of the book Free Houses Say hi to him at http://www.hickoryhomebuyers.com/ Based in Springfield, MO Best Ever Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad   Best Ever Listeners: We have launched bestevercauses.com   We profile 1 nonprofit or cause every month that is near and dear to our heart. To help get the word out, submit a cause, or donate, visit bestevercauses.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jerry never had any intentions of owning a marketing company. When he was stuck with the task of finding work from home, he worked with a friend answering phones and talking to people because she was great at everything but talking to people. Once he did his first wholesale, he was hooked. Jerry learned how to do marketing and went out on his own. Now he helps investors keep deals in the pipeline.   Best Ever Tweet: “Some language choices work well, others don’t” - Jerry Puckett   Jerry Puckett Real Estate Background: Founder and managing partner at New Refined Images Helps clients source deals through direct mail and internet marketing Sent more than 1 million pieces of mail to more than 90 markets in 2017 Say hi to him at www.marketlikeawholesaler.com Based in Fort Worth, Texas Best Ever Book: The Speed Of Trust   Best Ever Listeners: We have launched bestevercauses.com   We profile 1 nonprofit or cause every month that is near and dear to our heart. To help get the word out, submit a cause, or donate, visit bestevercauses.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Weston set a goal to specialize and be the number one seller of 2-4 unit properties in Chicago. Goal accomplished! With his brokerage and team around him, together they are the move the highest number on 2-4 unit properties in all of Chicago! Weston saw this need years ago and went all in. Hear how he has been able to have such great success. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!   Best Ever Tweet: “Don’t always look to help yourself” - Weston Harding   Weston Harding Real Estate Background: Owns and operates X Plus Real Estate His team is currently the #1 brokerage for 2-4 unit sales in all of Chicago Team closed over $20M in sales in 2017, on track for $40M in 2018 Say hi to him at https://www.xplusrealestate.com/ or at 312.669.4343 Based in Chicago, IL Best Ever Book: Never Eat Alone   Best Ever Listeners: We have launched bestevercauses.com   We profile 1 nonprofit or cause every month that is near and dear to our heart. To help get the word out, submit a cause, or donate, visit bestevercauses.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John and his co author came out with The Go Giver 10 years ago! The book is all about putting other people's’ needs first. They have a cult following around their first book and are coming out with another book very soon. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!   Best Ever Tweet: “The more you give, the more you have” - John David Mann   John David Mann Background: Has co-authored seven New York Times and national bestsellers This week he launches the his next parable, THE GO-GIVER INFLUENCER Concert cellist, award-winning composer, high school founder, educator, publisher, and entrepreneur Based in Say hi to him at  http://johndavidmann.com/   Best Ever Listeners: We have launched bestevercauses.com   We profile 1 nonprofit or cause every month that is near and dear to our heart. To help get the word out, submit a cause, or donate, visit bestevercauses.com.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brandon has clients in every state, and only works with real estate investors. To say he’s experienced saving his clients money on their taxes, would be an understatement. Today we hear about why tax planning is important, and why your CPA should be doing more than just filing your tax returns. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!   Best Ever Tweet: “How do we keep our taxable income below these thresholds so that we can get this 20% pass-through deduction” - Brandon Hall   Brandon Hall Real Estate Background: CPA & owner of The Real Estate CPA Active real estate investor and Principal at Naked Capital His Big 4 and personal investing experiences allow him to provide unique advice to each of his clients. Say hi to him at http://www.therealestatecpa.com/ Listen to his Best Ever Advice at https://joefairless.com/podcast/jf484-what-your-tax-strategy-lacks-in-the-multifamily-space/ Based in Raleigh, NC   Best Ever Listeners: We have launched bestevercauses.com   We profile 1 nonprofit or cause every month that is near and dear to our heart. To help get the word out, submit a cause, or donate, visit bestevercauses.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

JF1403: Apartment Syndication Exit Strategy: Refinance or Sell? #FollowAlongFriday with Joe and Theo   We missed a week of Follow Along Friday, but the guys are back! We’re getting to hear how to decide if you should refinance or just sell your property. Joe has done both and has reasons for doing it either way, depending on your specific situation. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!   Best Ever Tweet: “First is understanding what kind of marketability your properties have”   Mentioned In This Episode: 8 Step Process For Selling Your Apartment Community   Awesome Resident Recognition Ideas   New Passive Investor Website   Best Ever Listeners: We have launched bestevercauses.com   We profile 1 nonprofit or cause every month that is near and dear to our heart. To help get the word out, submit a cause, or donate, visit bestevercauses.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest did not mess around when he got started in real estate. He rolled up into multiple multifamily buildings and communities. Hear how he was able to do it. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!   Best Ever Tweet: “By the time I paid for repairs, I may have been down to $1500 in cashflow” - Greg Ford   Greg Ford Real Estate Background: Real estate investor since 2010 Purchased 6 single family homes from 2010-2013 which he 1031’d into 50% ownership into an 85 unit apartment complex in 2016 Refinanced in July 2017, pulled out $1.5M, which rolled into 136 units Say hi to him at gregfordinvestingATgmail.com   Based In Dallas, Texas Best Ever Book: Rich Dad Poor Dad   Get more real estate investing tips every week by subscribing for our newsletter at BestEverNewsLetter.com   Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsor: List and manage your property all from one platform with Rentler. Once listed you can: accept applications, screen tenants, accept payments and receive maintenance tickets all in one place - and all free for landlords. Go to tryrentler.com/bestever to get started today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices