Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever

Jordan Alleva, a syndicator of multifamily, mobile home parks, and single-tenant net lease deals, discusses his investment strategies and the challenges he faces in the real estate market. He explains the benefits of investing in single-tenant net lease deals, such as stable cash flow and lower management requirements.

• Co-Founder of Apex Equities
• Portfolio
  • 190+ units of multifamily and mobile home parks.
• Based in: Sacramento, CA
• Say hi to him at:
  • Apex-Equities.com
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
• Best Ever Book:  When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

Sponsors:

Viking Capital

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Brandon Cobb, a real estate developer, shares his experience in developing affordable entry-level housing communities. He discusses his strategy of acquiring land, rezoning it, and developing it for residential use. Brandon emphasizes the importance of building relationships with local municipalities and understanding their vision for the community.

• HBG Capital
• Portfolio
  • Building 30 homes. Developing 74 homes sites. Rezoning mixed use project, Rezoning/entitling 300 land SFR units.
• Based in: Nashville, TN
  • Say hi to him at:
    • https://www.linkedin.com/in/hbgcapital/
    • www.HBGcapital.net
    • https://www.facebook.com/hbgcapital

Sponsors:

Viking Capital

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Kris Morin of Three Peaks Capital focuses on data-driven multifamily syndication in growth markets like Indiana for better cash flow. He advises investors to focus locally, build relationships, and understand challenges in blue states.

• Three Peaks Capital
• Portfolio - 132 units under management (brand started two years ago):
  • 58 units in Fort Wayne, IN
  • 56 units in Evansville, IN
  • 18 units in Connecticut
• Based in: Enfield, Connecticut
• Say hi to him at:
  • LinkedIn
  • www.threepeakscap.com
  • www.podfol.io/profile/kristopher-morin
• Best Ever Book: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan

Sponsors:

Viking Capital

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Katie Decker-Erickson, a commercial and multifamily designer, stresses the importance of hiring a professional color consultant for real estate projects to enhance curb appeal. She highlights the role of color in differentiating properties and the need for cohesive palettes, considering the target market and location

• Color Works Design
• Worked on multifamily properties in over 20 states adding value and new design.
• Based in: Wenatchee, WA
• Say hi to her at:
  • www.colorworks.design
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Sponsors:

Viking Capital

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Steve Shropshire, owner of Aloha Green, envisions an agri-village in Hawaii with 200 affordable housing units, farmland, and community spaces. He emphasizes community and government support, and considers modular homes to reduce costs.

• Aloha Green
• Portfolio
  • Industrial -38,000 sq ft Multi family Residential Agricultural lands
• Based in: Hollywood Florida
• Say hi to him at:
  • LinkedIn
• Best Ever Book: Growth Mindset by Carol S. Dweck

Sponsors:

Viking Capital

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Cole Farrell, owner of Vulcan Capital, discusses his 54-unit apartment investment in Mount Airy, NC. He plans to renovate and increase rents, shares his journey from smaller to larger deals, and emphasizes building investor trust and transparency about risks.

• Volcan Capital
• Portfolio
  • Purchasing a 54 Unit in NC, Owns 13 Small Multifamily Units
• Based in: Easton, PA
• Say hi to him at:
  • VolcanCapital.com
• Best Ever Book: Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book

Sponsors:

Viking Capital

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John Wei, a California investor, started with a duplex in Atlanta and now focuses on value-add deals in Dallas. He emphasizes buying right, shares lessons learned, and highlights the importance of good partners and strong industry relationships.

•  Astutequity Holdings, LLC.
• Portfolio
  • Approximately 700 units, actively managing 450 units
• Based in: Dallas Fort Worth Texas
• Say hi to him at:
  • www.astutequity.com

Sponsors:

Viking Capital

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The conversation revolves around the topic of Biden's 5% rent cap plan and its potential impact on the real estate market. They also explore the pros and cons of rent control and the broader issue of housing affordability. The conversation concludes with a discussion on potential solutions, such as increasing supply through new construction and government incentives.

Sponsors:

Viking Capital

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Alex Cartwright, principal of Hotel Shift, specializes in hotel-to-apartment conversions. He discusses the benefits, such as lower purchase prices, zoning challenges, and targeting affordable housing markets.

• HotelSHIFT
• Portfolio
  • Multifamily Syndication & Hotel Conversion Properties
    • Approximately 24 multifamily units personally owned
    • 120-unit hotel-to-apartment conversion project
• Based in: Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Say hi to him at:
  • www.HotelSHIFT.capital
• Best Ever Book: Range by David Epstein

Sponsors:

Viking Capital

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Robert Preston, CEO of Climb Capital, focuses on RV parks, with a portfolio of 17 in the southeast. Despite decreased demand, higher rates keep revenue steady. He advises investors to be either fully passive or hands-on business owners

• President of Dream Outdoor Resorts
• DLP Capital
• Portfolio
  • 13 Long Term RV Parks 4 RV Resorts 4 Apartment Complexes
• Based in: Pensacola, FL
• Say hi to him at:
  • LinkedIn
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
• Best Ever Book: The Bible

Sponsors:

Viking Capital

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