Hamza is the founder of Gray Spear Capital, an asset management company focusing on commercial real estate. Hamza started real estate as a new immigrant and through his determination, resourcefulness, and strategy-mindedness was able to grow his own real estate company. Through this interview, Hamza shares how he was able to do this and the little secrets he would implement to help him get great deals safer.   Hamza Ali Real Estate Background:   Founder of Gray Spear Capital a asset management company focusing on commercial real estate Developed and managed a variety of projects, in the flex space and light industrial real estate Portfolio consists of 1000 apartments in Houston Based in Houston, TX Say hi to him at: www.grayspearcapital.com  Best Ever Book: Billion Dollar Whale         Click here for more info on PropStream  Best Ever Tweet: “You should try inviting someone who is more successful than you are to join your meetings. This will help you appear more of an expert than you actually are” - Hamza Ali

JF2169: Immigrant to Real Estate Business Owner With Hamza Ali

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John Chang, head of research at Marcus and Millichap, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show from the Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City. In this episode, John discusses the state of commercial real estate, including why retail is so hot right now, the state of the office market, and why multifamily investors in certain markets should be wary of rent control risks. He also breaks down the housing shortage, providing historical context and the truths most overlook. Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane

JF3515: The Retail Boom, Rent Control Risks, and the Truth About the Housing Shortage ft. John Chang

Investors Liam Delumpa and Ian Cruz joined host Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show from the Best Ever Conference in Salt Lake City. In this episode, they discuss the conference experience, including networking, partner hunting, and the value of gaining knowledge from fellow investors who are on the ground every day, doing the work. They also discuss learning from master capital raisers, doing your first out-of-state multifamily deal, and not buying out of FOMO. Liam Delumpa and Ian Cruz | Real Estate Background  Manager of Finance at a Venture Capital Firm Based in:  San Jose, CA Say hi to him at:    IG: @cincycashflow   Best Ever Book: Atomic Habits by James Clear  Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane

JF3514: Partner Hunting, Avoiding FOMO, and Learning from Master Capital Raisers at the Best Ever Conference ft. Liam Delumpa and Ian Cruz

Matt Fore, partner at Next-Level Income, joins host Joe Cornwell on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Matt discusses finding good property managers and the keys to building a successful partnership. He also shares his strategy for getting tech professionals to invest in his deals, the benefits of diversifying into income streams, and why he’s currently bullish on mobile home parks. Matt Fore | Real Estate Background  Next Level Income Based in:  Nashville, Tennessee Say hi to him at:   Icecreamwithinvestors.com Nextlevelincome.com Twitter   Best Ever Book: The Last Lecture by Jeffrey Zaslow  Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane

JF3513: Secrets to Finding Good Property Management, Understanding Your Weaknesses, and Diversifying into Income Streams ft. Matt Fore

Mark Purtell and Preston Hartsell of CTC Capital Management join Slocomb Reed on the Best Ever Show. In this episode, Mark and Preston discuss bringing co-GP equity to deals, when to focus on IRR, and what kind of IRRs they’re currently targeting. Mark Purtell and Preston Hartsell | Real Estate Background  Head of Real Estate Acquisitions and Development | CTC Capital Management Based in:  Chicago, IL Say hi to him at:   https://ctccapitalmanagement.com/   Best Ever Book: The Gambler: How Penniless Dropout Kirk Kerkorian Became the Greatest Deal Maker in Capitalist History by William Rempel  Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane  

JF3512: Bringing Co-GP Equity to Deals and the Evolution of GP–LP Splits ft. Mark Purtell and Preston Hartsell

Michael Parrott, Director of Acquisitions for Suncap Real Estate, discusses his background and entry into real estate, as well as his focus on flex industrial and grocery anchored retail assets in the Southeast. He explains the advantages of investing in flex industrial properties, such as predictable supply and affordability for tenants. Parrott also shares a case study of a successful investment in Elk Mountain Business Park. He discusses the strategy for investing in grocery anchored retail centers and the importance of underestimating insurance rates. Parrott recommends the book 'Faith Driven Investing' and highlights the Fellowship of Christian Athletes as an organization he supports. Takeaways:  Flex industrial properties offer predictable supply and affordability for tenants. Investing in grocery anchored retail centers can provide higher yields and lower risk. Underestimating insurance rates can lead to unexpected expenses in real estate deals. The book 'Faith Driven Investing' explores the intersection of faith and business. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is an organization that Michael Parrott supports.  Michael Parrott | Real Estate Background  Director of Acquisitions at SunCap, Founder of Mill Ridge Based in:  Pompano Beach, Florida Say hi to him at:   LinkedIn https://suncapfund.com/   Best Ever Book: Mastering the Market Cycle by Howard Marks  Sponsors: Viking Capital Baselane  

JF2169: Immigrant to Real Estate Business Owner With Hamza Ali

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