Who Knows Real Estate

Who Knows Real Estate

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  • E22 Episode 22 - Achieving Asymmetric Returns Through Syndication with Hunter Thompson
    Episode Notes

    Today we're joined by Hunter Thompson (Asym Capital, Cash Flow Connections Podcast) for a discussion on how to navigate Real Estate Syndication in 2020. Along the way, Hunter tells us more about the techniques and strategies he used to close deals and build Asym Capital over the last decade.

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    In This Episode We Cover:
    • Introducing Hunter
    • Best practices for building investor relationships
    • Hunter's current strategy and the value of inbound marketing
    • How to approach risk
    • Day-to-day advice for running a syndication firm
    • And SO much more!
    • Connect With Hunter Thompson
      • 5 Million in 30 Days Summit: https://5millionin30days.com
      • Hunter's Website: https://cashflowconnections.com/
      • Hunter's Email: [email protected]
      • Connect with Kevin Brown & Jim Kittridge
        • WhoKnowsRealEstate.com
        • 39 min
        • E21 Episode 21 - Building a $350M Syndication with Brian Adams
          Episode Notes

          In today's episode, we're joined by Brian Adams (Founder & President of Excelsior Capital) who sheds a light on what he's learned in the process of building his Private Equity Firm which now commands over two and a half million square feet of office space spread across numerous different markets.

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          In This Episode We Cover:
          • Best practice & tips for fundraising in the era of Covid-19
          • Brian's strategy in choosing deals
          • Brian's thoughts on what the Election means for Real Estate
          • Pros and cons of taking a deal-by-deal approach as opposed to using a fund
          • Connect With Brian C. Adams
            • https://www.excelsiorgp.com/brian-adams/
            • https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-c-adams
            • Connect with Kevin Brown & Jim Kittridge
              • WhoKnowsRealEstate.com
              • 50 min
              • E20 Episode 20 - Infill Multifamily Development with Dave Spetrino
                Episode Notes

                We're joined by Dave Spetrino of PBC Design + Build for a discussion of all things multifamily. In this episode, Dave discusses his experience of infill multifamily development, its relative pros and cons and divulges some tips on how to succeed in the sector.

                You won’t want to miss his tips on how to finance properties, how banks underwrite deals, and what they look for.

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                In This Episode We Cover:
                • Dave's unique perspective on infill multifamily development as someone who's been heavily involved in the construction industry
                • Methods for financing deals in this sector
                • Developing relationships with local governance
                • Pros and cons of different real estate products within the multifamily sector
                • And so much more!
                • Connect With Our Guest

                  https://pbcdesignbuild.com/about/

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                  • WhoKnowsRealEstate.com
                  • 1 hr 4 min
                  • E19 Episode 19 - Syndicating Multifamily Deals
                    Episode Notes

                    In 2012, Reed Goossens quit his job in Australia and moved halfway across the world to chase a goal. He moved to the US without a job, he had no established network and no family members for support. He backed himself and took a leap of faith.

                    With limited funds, Reed purchased his first property all cash for $38,000 in late 2012. Since then Reed has co-founded Wildhorn Capital and now controls over $250 mill worth of US commercial real estate.

                    Reed is also the author of two best-selling books on Amazon and also hosts the wildly successful podcast Investing in the US.

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                    In This Episode We Cover:
                    • 4 types of returns: Cash flow, appreciation, amortization and depreciation
                    • Why Texas?
                    • Finding deals & key components to look for
                    • Raising funds for deals
                    • Debt/Capital stack
                    • The impact of Covid on multifamily
                    • Advice to smaller operators who want to get into multifamily
                    • Connect With Reed Goossens
                      • https://www.reedgoossens.com/
                      • Connect with Kevin Brown & Jim Kittridge
                        • WhoKnowsRealEstate.com
                        • 57 min
                        • E18 Episode 18 - Buying and Refinancing Larger Deals with Roy Koppelmann

                          Episode Notes

                          Prior to setting his sights on commercial multifamily real estate, Roy Koppelmann of Accord Holdings Group had an extensive career in the financial services sector and was instrumental in driving organizational change at numerous Fortune top 100 companies. In this week's episode, Roy discusses how he switched careers and successfully pivoted to the multifamily real estate sector.

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                          Connect With Roy Koppelmann

                          • http://accordholdings.net/
                          • Connect with Kevin Brown & Jim Kittridge

                            • WhoKnowsRealEstate.com
                            • 50 min
                            • E17 Episode 17 – Banking During Coronavirus With Greg Smith
                              Episode Notes

                              Greg Smith has 12 years of experience in the commercial banking industry. He worked at Bank of America for four years as a relationship manager, focusing on lower middle market companies. Prior to this, he was a commercial relationship manager for eight years at BB&T.

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                              Connect With Greg Smith
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                                • 37 min
                                • E16 Episode 16 - Leading a New Home Sales Team with Stefan Nemenz
                                  Episode Notes

                                  A 2005 Graduate from Grove City College in Grove City, PA, Stefan Nemenz began his professional career with a national homebuilder in Charlotte. Stefan was quickly promoted and excelled in Sales and Marketing until 2010 when he decided to go out on his own. Stefan Co-Owned and operated a multi-million dollar energy efficient remodeling company in the Charlotte and Atlanta areas from 2010-2014. After selling his company he came back to real estate with Copper Builders at the end of 2014 to help launch Easton Park. On his off time Stefan spends time with his wife of 4 years, Melissa, and his two daughters Talia and Keren.

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                                  In This Episode We Cover:
                                  • Dealing with educated buyers
                                  • Buyer major red flags
                                  • Offering semi-customizations on houses
                                  • Floorplan style changes
                                  • Outdoor space for older demographic versus millenials
                                  • Townhomes versus custom homes
                                  • 3D renderings/virtual walkthroughs
                                  • Rural versus urban markets
                                  • Stefan's typical build timeline
                                  • Limiting number of change orders once the plan is set in place
                                  • And SO much more!
                                  • Connect With Stefan Nemenz
                                    • http://www.copperbuilders.com/
                                    • https://alturasouthend.com/
                                    • Connect with Kevin Brown & Jim Kittridge
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                                      • Find out more at http://whoknowsrealestate.com

                                        49 min
                                      • E15 Episode 15 - 150 Turnkey Rentals Sold Out Of State with Antoine Martel

                                        Antoine Martel is a real estate entrepreneur from San Mateo, California. His proven real estate investment strategies have enabled countless clients realize passive income and financial freedom through out-of-state turnkey rental properties. Martel Turnkey specializes in assisting first-time and veteran real estate investors purchase cash flowing rental properties in a wide range of markets across the U.S. Since its founding, MartelTurnkey, with Antoine Martel at the helm, has sold well over $11 million worth of cash flowing real estate.

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                                        In This Episode We Cover:
                                        • How Antoine got into real estate
                                        • What is turnkey investing
                                        • Out of state investing
                                        • Selecting markets
                                        • Building team
                                        • Managing renovations
                                        • Biggest lessons
                                        • How Antoine established his investment criteria/key things he looks for
                                        • Where Antioine find deals
                                        • Affordable/fringe areas vs nicer neighborhoods
                                        • What are Antoine’s deal breakers?
                                        • Lessons learned rehabbing 150+ properties
                                        • Financing properties
                                        • What would Antoine do differently today?
                                        • Getting into apartments
                                        • Top ways to increase returns
                                        • Common mistakes Antoine see other investors make when trying to purchase rentals
                                        • And SO much more!
                                        • Connect With Antoine Martel
                                          • Website
                                          • Instagram
                                          • Email
                                          • Connect with Kevin Brown & Jim Kittridge
                                            • WhoKnowsRealEstate.com
                                            • 50 min
                                            • E14 Episode 14 - Wholesaling 50+ Deals Per Month with Javier Suarez

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                                              In This Episode We Cover:
                                              • Javier's story of growing one of the largest wholesaling companies in the country
                                              • Basics of Wholesaling
                                              • Why wholesaling vs other ways to make money in real estate?
                                              • Where Javier finds deals
                                              • Top ways to market
                                              • Negotiating
                                              • How Javier dispositions his deals
                                              • Scaling an acquisitions team
                                              • Underwriting for investors virtually
                                              • Where Javier thinks wholesaling will go when markets change
                                              • When to wholesale vs flip
                                              • Advice Javier has for rental investors or flippers to find deals and how to work with wholesalers
                                              • What Javier would do differently today
                                              • Common mistakes Javier sees other wholesalers make when trying to wholesale
                                              • And SO much more!
                                              • Connect With Our Guest
                                                • Connect with him on Instagram
                                                • Get wholesale deals from Javier's Company, Real Step
                                                • Connect with Kevin Brown & Jim Kittridge
                                                  • WhoKnowsRealEstate.com
                                                  • 54 min

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                                                  Released every other Friday, the Who Knows Real Estate Podcast is hosted by Kevin Brown and Jim Kittridge. We interview the pros in the real estate world with different backgrounds, niches and…