Best Matt Ritter Podcasts (2025)

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JF 3900: Capital Slowdown, Phoenix Deals, and Data-Driven Rent Growth ft. Michael Episcope 48:54

24m ago48:54

48:54

On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Michael Episcope, co-founder of Origin Investments, about his journey from trading commodities to building a real estate firm with over 10,000 multifamily units transacted. Michael shares how his grandfather's scrappy approach to West Side Chicago buildings shaped his foundational real es…

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JF 3899: Building a Resilient Portfolio, Avoiding Luxury Assets, and Navigating Insurance Hikes ft. Christian Busch 48:06

11h ago48:06

48:06

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Pascal Wagner interviews Christian Busch, a seasoned real estate investor and managing partner at Glass Cube Investments. Christian shares insights from his 12-year journey navigating both active and passive commercial real estate investments, starting with crowdfunding platforms like Fundrise and eventual…

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#58 - "Shot In The Face" The Call Every LEO Wife Fears w/Amanda Webb 1:23:41

1d ago1:23:41

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Send us a text What do you do when the nightmare becomes real? Amanda’s husband, TJ, a U.S. Marshal, was shot in the face during a takedown and in an instant, her life shattered. What followed was a brutal journey of trauma, isolation, and survival… not just for TJ, but for Amanda too. From navigating hospitals alone due to COVID, to becoming his f…

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JF 3898: Scaling Wealth with Private Businesses, Real Estate Alternatives, and Smart Underwriting ft. Suja Shyam 37:59

1d ago37:59

37:59

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Suja Shyam, Managing Partner of Lux Capital Investment Group. Suja shares how her firm has expanded beyond multifamily real estate into alternative assets, including private equity and small business acquisitions. She explains the appeal of cash-flowing businesses amid…

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#130 - #NoRegrets 34:49

2d ago34:49

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We all have regrets in life – but we don’t often talk about friendship regret – that falling out you never reconciled, that misunderstanding you never corrected, that old pal you never picked up the phone and called. This week Matt and Karo talk about how to deal with and avoid friendship regret. Also, vasectomies. Watch this episode on YouTube! Ge…

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JF 3897: Building a Family Business, Mastering Empathy, and Scaling with Multifamily ft. Michael Kramer 48:16

2d ago48:16

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On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Michael Kramer, founder of Freed by Real Estate. Michael shares his deeply personal journey from losing his father and building businesses to ultimately discovering a more balanced, family-centered life through real estate. He discusses how a life-altering accident and a failed first marriag…

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JF 3896: AI in Capital Raising ft. Dr. Adam Gower, Tim Mai, and Irwin Boris 1:01:23

4d ago1:01:23

1:01:23

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Joe Fairless interviews Dr. Adam Gower, Tim Mai, and Irwin Boris to explore how AI is transforming capital raising in commercial real estate. The panel shares their most effective AI tools and how they use them for investor outreach, appointment setting, and content creation. Tim explains how he automates …

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JF 3895: Interest Rates, Apartment Demand, and Operational Excellence 33:18

5d ago33:18

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On this episode of The Horizon, John discusses key insights from a high-level meeting with ten of the nation's top commercial real estate investors. Topics included the rising threat of stagflation driven by tariffs and shifting trade policies, and the broader implications for inflation, interest rates, and apartment demand. Despite macroeconomic u…

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JF 3894: Building for Gen Z, Investing in Universities, and Housing Resilience ft. Gary Holloway Jr. 27:52

6d ago27:52

27:52

On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Slocomb Reed interviews Gary Holloway Jr., CEO of GMH Communities, to discuss how his second-generation company evolved from local syndications to large-scale institutional student housing developments. Gary shares insights on identifying top-tier markets for student housing, the economics behind $100K+ per bed pro…

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JF 3893: Market Trends, Fed Policy, and Cash Flow Plays ft. Neal Bawa 24:24

7d ago24:24

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On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Neal Bawa, known as the “mad scientist of multifamily,” live from Best Ever Conference. They dive into Neal’s preparation for the BEC real estate debate on whether the Fed has stuck a soft landing, highlighting key data points like wage growth outpacing rent growth and the Fed’s dual tool…

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JF 3892: Market Cycles, Predictable Cash Flow, and Building a Durable LP Portfolio ft. Jeremy Roll 1:02:41

8d ago1:02:41

1:02:41

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Pascal Wagner interviews Jeremy Roll, a full-time passive investor since 2002 with active investments in over 60 deals. They discuss how to strategically read market cycles, why Jeremy prioritizes predictability and cash flow over chasing high returns, and how his portfolio has evolved to favor asset class…

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#57 - Shot Six Times: A Law Enforcement Officer's Survival Story w/TJ Webb 2:45:08

8d ago2:45:08

2:45:08

Send us a text What happens when a routine warrant service turns into a life-altering gunfight? TJ shares his harrowing journey of survival after being shot six times at point-blank range while serving on a U.S. Marshals Task Force. From the moment bullets tore through his body—striking his face, shoulder, hands, arm, and shattering his femur—TJ ta…

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JF 3891: Resort Market Investing, Starting a Boutique Brokerage, and Retail Opportunities ft. Jaimee Keene 37:55

9d ago37:55

37:55

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Jaimee Keene, founder of Peaks Commercial Real Estate. Jaimee shares her journey from commercial real estate appraiser to top-performing broker and now investor, focusing on Colorado’s resort markets. She discusses building a specialized commercial brokerage, navigatin…

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#129 - Rebound Friendships 31:31

9d ago31:31

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This week, Karo and Matt dive into the world of rebound friendships—the new buddies you make following a friend break-up. We talk about how to move on without bitterness, what to look for in new friendships, and why rebounds aren’t just for romance. Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcast.com Man of the Year on Instagra…

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JF 3890: Multifamily Development, Steel Construction, and DFW Market Trends ft. Phillips Wagner 28:22

10d ago28:22

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On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Phillips Wagner of Mill Street Partners. They dive into how Phillips is making ground-up multifamily and industrial development deals work in today’s challenging market, including creative land entitlement, vertical integration to control construction costs, and the use of steel framing to s…

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JF 3889: AI In Acquisitions ft. Paul Hopkins, Perry Zheng, Lance Pederson and Bo Barron 46:29

11d ago46:29

46:29

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Joe Fairless interviews AI-savvy investors Paul Hopkins, Perry Zheng, Lance Pederson, and Bo Barron to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping commercial real estate acquisitions. The panel shares practical tools—like Google’s Notebook LM, ChatGPT, AI21, and Claude—and strategies for deal analysis…

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JF 3888: Midwest Rent Growth, Economic Uncertainty, and CRE Opportunities 33:05

12d ago33:05

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On this episode of The Horizon, John discusses his takeaways from the conference he just attended, emphasizing the resilience of commercial real estate amidst economic uncertainty. He highlights positive investor sentiment, particularly around multifamily, medical office, and necessity-based retail assets, while noting caution about tariffs, stagfl…

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JF 3887: Alaska Losses, West Virginia Wins, and Syndication Strategy ft. Stephen Predmore 27:32

13d ago27:32

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On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Slocomb Reed interviews Stephen Predmore, an engineer-turned-investor and owner of Talbot Investments. Stephen shares his journey from small single-family rentals in Baltimore to JV, LP, and co-GP multifamily positions across the U.S. He highlights key lessons from a challenging 33-unit JV in Alaska and contrasts i…

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JF 3886: Real Estate Matchmaking, Fund Building, and Office Flips ft. Lon Welsh 1:03:37

14d ago1:03:37

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On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Lon Welsh, founder of Ironton Capital and seasoned real estate investor managing over $80 million in other people’s money. Lon shares how his journey began with house hacking and fix-and-flips before scaling into brokerage, syndication, and ultimately launching multiple real estate funds.…

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JF 3885: Main Street Capitalism, Industrial CRE, and the End of Fake Equity ft. Russell Gray 1:15:43

15d ago1:15:43

1:15:43

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Pascal Wagner interviews Russell Gray, the long-time co-host of the Real Estate Guys Radio Show and a seasoned LP investor. Russell dives deep into the critical role macroeconomics plays in investment success, sharing his personal crash-and-burn story from the 2008 mortgage crisis and the economic warning …

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JF 3884: Triple Net Wins, Dollar Stores, and Lease Nuance ft. Tom Rauen 47:07

16d ago47:07

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On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Tom Rauen, the self-branded "Fast Food Landlord" and owner of Rauen Capital. Tom shares his strategy behind acquiring Triple Net lease assets—primarily dollar stores and fast food locations—in underserved Iowa markets. He dives into the nuances of lease structures, inv…

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#56 - Life With The Wife: The Woman Behind The Chaos w/Brit Marshall 3:23:51

15d ago3:23:51

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Send us a text The veil is finally lifted! After countless requests from our devoted listeners, the mysterious co-creator of Wild Chaos Podcast makes her debut appearance, transforming what might have been just another interview into a landmark episode filled with nervous laughter, genuine revelations, and unexpected insights. She's been called man…

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#128 - The Invisible Men 35:10

16d ago35:10

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Karo and Matt tackle the quiet, heavy feeling of invisibility that can creep into male friendships. We explore why so many men feel unseen—even among their closest friends. We talk about the unspoken rules that keep guys from reaching out, and the cost of staying silent. Plus, how taking the smallest step to “be the friend” can help break the spell…

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JF 3883: Public-Private Wins, Capital Strategy Shifts, and Mobile Home Profits ft. Jesse Sells 29:57

17d ago29:57

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On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Jesse Sells, co-founder and COO of Impact Growth Capital. Jesse shares how he transitioned from the Air Force into real estate by diving headfirst into mobile home park syndications, using his background in flipping and rentals to raise capital from personal connections. He discusses the cha…

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JF 3882: Doubling NOI, Public-Private Partnerships, and Midwest Value-Add ft. John Casmon & Kent Ritter 56:43

18d ago56:43

56:43

On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Joe Fairless interviews John Casmon of Casmon Capital and Kent Ritter of Hudson Investing to explore the current state of multifamily investing and development. John shares insights on exiting value-add multifamily assets in the Midwest, strategic refinancing, and how he doubled NOI on a key property by id…

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JF 3881: Tariffs, Tech, and Retail Resilience ft. Greg Katz 37:21

19d ago37:21

37:21

On this episode of The Horizon, John Chang interviews Gregg Katz to unpack the ripple effects of tariffs, the paralysis caused by economic uncertainty, and shifts in consumer behavior. The two dive into how fluctuating tariffs on Chinese goods are impacting retailers differently—especially discount chains like Five Below and Dollar General—and expl…

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JF 3880: In-House Management, Columbus Expansion, and Tech-Driven Operations ft. Josh Goodwin 19:27

20d ago19:27

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On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Slocomb Reed interviews Josh Goodwin, co-founder of SimCap Holdings, a Cincinnati-based multifamily syndication firm with 212 units across nine properties. Josh shares how SimCap transitioned from third-party management to full vertical integration, detailing the impact on investor returns, internal operations, and…

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JF 3879: Flipping Couches, Real Estate Innovation, and Building a Sellable Business ft. Ryan Pineda 46:16

21d ago46:16

46:16

On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Ryan Pineda, a former pro baseball player turned powerhouse real estate entrepreneur. Ryan shares how he scaled from flipping couches to flipping houses, eventually launching multiple seven-figure businesses. He emphasizes the importance of mastering one thing at a time, reflects on past …

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JF 3878: Mobile Home Parks, LP Strategies, and Long-Term Wealth Building ft. Mike Arndorfer 25:29

22d ago25:29

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On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Pascal Wagner interviews Mike Arndorfer, a full-time passive investor with decades of LP experience and over 19 deals under his belt. Mike shares his approach to investing in asset classes like mobile home parks (his “stay-rich” money), debt funds, and his curiosity about marinas. He emphasizes the importa…

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#55 - Wild Adventures and Conservation Conversations w/Lucas Paugh 3:06:34

22d ago3:06:34

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Send us a text What happens when a successful executive trades the corporate grind for a life of global hunting and raw adventure? Lucas shares his journey from Montana farm kid to world-traveling hunter, revealing why he walked away from a 22-year career at 42 to chase purpose, not paychecks. From surviving a brown bear charge in Alaska to feeding…

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JF 3877: New Jersey CRE Wins, Cash Flow Tradeoffs, and Building a Capital Team ft. Aaron Fragnito 31:38

23d ago31:38

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On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Aaron Fragnito, co-founder of People’s Capital Group, about his multifamily and mixed-use investing strategy in New Jersey. Aaron shares how he's thriving in a competitive market through off-market deals, aggressive repositioning, and capitalizing on low cap rates. He …

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#127 - Social Fitness Test Revisited 34:49

24d ago34:49

34:49

It's been a year since we last did our score count. Have you improved in any category? Is there a balance to your friendships? Are you being more vulnerable, scratching beyond the surface? Do you have a good circle that lives nearby? Have you built a trophy? We wanna hear from you! Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyearpodcas…

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JF 3876: Investor Vetting, Tax Abatements, and Crowdfunded Development ft. Mustafa Ladha 37:32

24d ago37:32

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On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Mustafa Ladha, Senior VP of Investor Relations at Veloce Capital. Mustafa shares how he transitioned from the pharmaceutical industry to real estate by leveraging WhatsApp to raise over $40 million through authentic, education-based investor relationships. He discusses the firm’s strategic f…

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JF 3875: Foreclosure Opportunities, Scaling with Culture, and Chicago CRE Lessons ft. Joe Root 33:38

25d ago33:38

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On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Joe Fairless interviews Joe Root, co-founder of East Superior Real Estate Partners. Joe shares insights into how his family’s 40-year legacy in Chicago real estate evolved into a vertically integrated firm managing and owning hundreds of multifamily units. He dives into the strategic advantage of analyzing…

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JF 3874: Consumer Confidence Collapse, Tariff Fallout, and Real Estate Resilience 31:52

26d ago31:52

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On this episode of The Horizon, John discusses the volatile intersection of trade policy, economic sentiment, and commercial real estate performance. He unpacks the steep drop in consumer sentiment, largely driven by aggressive tariff measures and global trade uncertainty—highlighting their ripple effects on tech, construction, and imports. John ex…

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JF 3873: UC Berkeley Focus, Student Housing Strategy, Value-Add Execution ft. Nhan Nguyen Le 29:15

27d ago29:15

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On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Slocomb Reed interviews Nhan Nguyen Le, CEO of Valiant Capital. Nhan shares his journey from growing up in federally assisted housing to leading a $300M student housing portfolio focused exclusively on UC Berkeley. He explains why his firm targets high-demand, location-driven assets and executes a vertically integr…

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JF 3872: House Hacking, Syndication Strategies, and Maximizing Real Estate Equity ft. Chris Lopez 25:32

28d ago25:32

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On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Chris Lopez, a real estate entrepreneur who transitioned from a tech-savvy internet marketer to a successful real estate broker and investor. Chris shares how he built a modern real estate brokerage by leveraging digital marketing and BiggerPockets forums to attract clients in Denver. He …

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JF 3871: Vetting GPs, Stabilized Yield, and Hidden Risks Every LP Should Know ft. The Real Estate God 1:07:09

29d ago1:07:09

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On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Pascal Wagner interviews The Real Estate God, a private equity investor with $30–40 million in assets under management. Known for his sharp insights and anonymous presence online, Michael shares how LPs can think like GPs by breaking down deal evaluation, spotting hidden risks, and understanding the import…

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JF 3870: Strategic Development, Market Shifts, and Build-to-Hold Philosophy ft. Victor Menasce 25:58

30d ago25:58

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On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Victor Menasce, senior partner at Y Street Capital. Victor shares his transition from electrical engineering to full-time real estate development, focusing on why he pivoted from value-add deals to ground-up development across multifamily, industrial, and land projects…

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#54 - Security in the Spotlight: Life on Tour with Rock Stars w/Ryan Atkinson 3:19:19

29d ago3:19:19

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Send us a text For over two decades, Ryan has safeguarded rock stars, pop icons, and music legends across 55 countries - from Pearl Jam and KISS to Hilary Duff and Drake. What began as an unexpected post-football career opportunity has evolved into a masterclass in managing the chaos that surrounds celebrity life. The conversation takes us backstag…

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#126 - Moving for Friends 31:18

1M ago31:18

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Matt and Karo give a scorching hot take. It's perfectly normal to move for a love interest, but it's really not at all discussed whether you should move for your friends. Matt chased after Karo in California and maybe you should move if your bff is elsewhere. It's at least worth debating. Watch this episode on YouTube! Get MOTY merch at manoftheyea…

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JF 3869: Wholesaling to $20M Deals, RV Park Rollups, and Scaling Smarter ft. Ben Simon 40:48

1M ago40:48

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On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Ben Simon, CEO of Archer Acquisitions. Ben shares his unique path from wholesaling in Boston to scaling a 500+ unit multifamily and 12 RV park portfolio. He breaks down his transition from small deals to $20M+ projects, the strategic value of partnerships, and how RV parks became a major foc…

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Embracing Change and Building Social Muscles with Henna Pryor 1:14:44

1M ago1:14:44

1:14:44

#531 - Henna Pryor, CSP is a dynamic Workplace Performance Expert who speaks and writes about performance mindset, interpersonal dynamics, high-impact communication, and embracing bumps in a world that keeps optimizing for smoothness. She is a regular Expert Columnist for Inc. Magazine, 18x award-winning author of Good Awkward, and an in-demand glo…

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JF 3868: Class A Success, Off-Market Deals, and Multifamily Resilience ft. Judd Standage 37:24

1M ago37:24

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On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Joe Fairless interviews Judd Standage, founder of Aztex Management Group, who shares his journey from an IT career to owning and managing a 1,000-door multifamily portfolio. Judd discusses lessons from his first heavy value-add deal, why he shifted toward stabilized Class A and B+ properties in tertiary ma…

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JF 3867: Stock Market Tumbles, Treasury Yields Drop, Real Estate Stands Firm 31:57

1M ago31:57

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On this episode of The Horizon, John discusses the sweeping impact of the new U.S. tariff hikes—dubbed "Liberation Day"—and their cascading effects on inflation, unemployment, and commercial real estate. He breaks down the economic fallout from increased tariffs on China, Vietnam, and other major trade partners, highlighting the resulting stock mar…

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JF 3866: Tariffs, Treasury Trends, and Multifamily Recovery 23:58

1M ago23:58

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On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Joe Fairless flies solo and dives into the latest Best Ever newsletter with updates and insights on the commercial real estate market. Joe breaks down the impact of new tariffs, treasury rate movements, and the state of multifamily trends across markets like DFW, Florida, and the Sunbelt. He highlights aff…

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JF 3865: Garage Condos, Flex Space, and Building a Category of One ft. Ben Lapidus 52:39

1M ago52:39

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On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Ben Lapidus, a seasoned real estate investor and innovator behind a unique new concept called Playground. They dive into Ben’s journey from self-storage investments to pioneering the emerging asset class of garage condos—flexible, purpose-built spaces that can serve as luxury storage, per…

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JF 3864: LP Red Flags, Market Trends, and Multifamily Wins ft. Andrew Cushman 1:03:43

1M ago1:03:43

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On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Pascal Wagner interviews Andrew Cushman, founder of Vantage Point Acquisitions. Andrew shares his journey from chemical engineer to successful multifamily investor, highlighting how he transitioned from flipping homes to acquiring nearly 3,000 multifamily units across the Southeast. He breaks down his firm…

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JF 3863: IOS Storage, SBA Financing, and the Power of Partnerships ft. Christopher Long 33:15

1M ago33:15

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On this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Christopher Long, CEO of Long Yards. Christopher shares how he scaled Long Yards from a contractor’s solution to a $12 million industrial outdoor storage (IOS) business serving contractors and service-based businesses. He explains the evolution from a franchise model t…

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#53 - Steroids, Stage Time, & Social Media Lies...w/Zach Pulkinen 1:43:42

1M ago1:43:42

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Send us a text Ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes in the fitness industry? In this raw, unfiltered conversation with trainer Zach Pulkinen, we peel back the curtain on bodybuilding competitions, steroid use, and the dramatic evolution of gym culture over the past decades! Zach takes us through his journey from military base gyms wh…

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