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On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews Georgy Marrero. Georgy shares his journey from coding prodigy to Big Tech (Amazon/Meta) and why he pivoted into real estate after early single-family flips led him toward multifamily, development, and industrial deals across the U.S. and Dominican Republic. He breaks down his operator-first framework (operator → market → asset), emphasizes downside protection through conservative debt and buying at a discount, and explains his AI-driven 21-point market screen. Georgy also details how he uses AI to scale capital raising, compress underwriting from hours to minutes, and tighten asset/development oversight with computer-vision tools. Georgy Marrero Current role: Founder, Equis Capital Based in: United States and the Dominican Republic. Say hi to them at: Instagram (@georgymh) |equis.capital | georgymarrero.com Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities.  Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in

On this episode of Next Leve CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Robert Martinez. Robert walks through building Rockstar Capital from post-recession Class B/C roots to a Houston-centric portfolio, why he now underwrites conservatively (e.g., ~65% LTV, stress-tested exits), and how inflation, insurance spikes, and rates forced operators to sharpen fundamentals. He shares his “make them stay” playbook—prioritizing AC/boilers and quality turns, adding Amazon-style lockers and in-unit laundry, converting security deposits into monthly “deposit-alternative” fees, in-housing services like valet trash/landscaping, and tightly monitoring online reviews via J Turner—plus why he prefers self-management and geographically clustered assets in Houston’s suburbs near strong schools. He also details staff-first KPIs (occupancy/delinquency discipline), lessons from a short-lived third-party management experiment, and buying back long-held, well-understood assets rather than chasing heavy value-adds Visit https://www.bestevercr

On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Chris Reece about lending against cannabis-licensed real estate and why he underwrites properties to an alternative (non-cannabis) use to de-risk senior mortgages on stabilized assets. They dig into MJ REIT’s evergreen, 506(c) structure—monthly subscriptions/redemptions, no lockup, a $25k minimum—and its goal of double-digit annualized distributions (11.27% net since inception) paid monthly. Chris contrasts construction lending vs. stabilized assets, explains how federal illegality (Schedule I/280E, SAFE Banking stalls) shapes the opportunity, and why today’s “gray zone” may persist for several years even as state markets expand. The conversation closes with how LPs should diligence cannabis debt funds: team/IC depth, conservative LTVs, consistency through cycles, and alignment on risk. Chris Reece Current role: Founder & CEO at MJ REIT Based in: Greater Philadelphia Are Say hi to them at: mj-reit.com, LinkedIn

On this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Ash Patel interviews Logan Freeman (“Mr. Kansas City”), an investor–developer–broker who’s bullish on select office and small-bay industrial. He explains how Class B/C office can work today—smaller suites, 1–3 year leases, rigorous OPEX/insurance diligence, and lender-ready liquidity—while outlining why flex/industrial has real tailwinds. Logan breaks down Kansas City’s diversified growth story and how to win broker attention with a crisp buy box, fast feedback cadence, and authentic LinkedIn presence (plus smart AI to package data fast). He also shares lessons on time management, delegation, and a humbling historic rehab that reinforced the value of radical transparency in deals. Logan Freeman Current Role: Co-Founder & Chief Development Officer, FTW Investments; commercial real estate investor, developer, and broker. ftwinvestmentsllc.com Based in: Kansas City, Missouri. Say hi to them at: LinkedIn | FTW Investments Visit investwithsunrise.c

On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Dani Beit-Or about his “get-rich-slow” approach to long-distance rental investing and how he started with a sight-unseen Phoenix purchase in 2002 before moving to the U.S. in 2004. He shares cycle-tested lessons from the 2008 crash, why boring, bread-and-butter single-family and small multis still win, and how to pick metros using fundamentals (jobs, demographics, landlord-friendly laws) instead of herd advice. Dani explains current plays to boost yield—mid-term rentals, selective discounts with builders, and the occasional VA-assumption/subject-to—and why today’s mostly-normalized rates still leave a closing window for buyer leverage. He and Joe also unpack why information abundance removes the “I don’t know how” excuse and how consistent process beats headlines. Dani Beit-Or Current Role: Founder & CEO, Simply Do It — Real Estate Investing Guidance Based In: Irvine / Orange County, CA Say Hi To Them At: LinkedIn YouTube

On this episode of Unlimited Capital, Richard McGirr interviews Luis (Lou) Green about his path from a decade in e-commerce to partnering in Arbet Group and spinning up Arbet Capital Partners to lead the firm’s capital division. They dig into why a separate capital arm enables feeder funds/SPVs and broader allocation for LPs, supported by communities like Family Office Club. Luis shares specific, high-touch outbound tactics—PERE-sourced lists, trigger-based calls, and creative “guerrilla” touches—to build institutional pipelines and keep investor relations centralized. Luis closes with a trust-first sales framework and the importance of systems, noting current initiatives like a $50M condo-conversion raise. Luis (Lou) Green Current Role: Managing Partner & Founder at Arbet Capital Partners Based in: St. Augustine, Florida Say hi to them at: LinkedIn | luisgreen.com Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities.  Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the al

On this episode of The Horizon, John discusses the July retail sales print—strong nominally but essentially flat after inflation—and why consumer capacity to spend (healthier debt-to-income ratios and rising savings) is at odds with willingness to spend as sentiment softens. He explains how tariffs are likely to shift more costs from businesses to consumers in coming months, potentially weighing on Q4 sales and nudging inflation higher. Translating this to CRE, John expects more pressure on West Coast industrial (trade-exposed) while retail vacancies drift up from record lows, with grocery/necessity retail holding steadier than restaurants. Longer-term, he sees structural demand supported by millennial spending power, sizable boomer wealth, and improving transaction activity into late-2025/2026. Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities.  Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com with code BESTEVER Join the Best Ever Community  The

On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews Dave Dubeau. Dave breaks down why “a great deal will make the money appear” is a myth, urging capital raisers to build relationships and line up soft commitments well before they need funds. He explains today’s tougher LP sentiment around multifamily and why targeting fresh, accredited investors can outperform chasing burned LPs. Dave also shares his podcast-led system for consistently booking investor meetings and converting value-first conversations into capital. Dave Dubeau Current Role: Owner of Results Enterprises Based In: Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. tedthomas.comiHeart Say Hi To Them At: LinkedIn, Results Enterprises, 20AccreditedInvestorsBook.com Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities.  Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com with code BESTEVER Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we

On this episode of Next Leve CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Chris Zona. Chris explains how litigation can be used offensively to acquire properties—leveraging non-performing loans (NPLs), credit bids at auction, and receivership—to turn “conflict into capital.” They break down practical playbooks for both quick exits and long-term holds, including borrower workouts and covenant rewrites, plus where smaller and mid-market investors can realistically start. Chris also outlines risks, jurisdictional timelines, and why disciplined diligence and capital planning are essential before diving into distressed debt. Chris Zona Current Role: Partner & Trial Attorney, Mandelbaum Barrett PC (complex commercial litigation; real estate-focused strategies using litigation) Based In: New York City, NY Say Hi To Them At: LinkedIn | mblawfirm.com Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities.  Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com

On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Chris Seveney. Chris breaks down how his firm buys non‑performing residential mortgage notes, works with borrowers to re‑age loans, and occasionally forecloses or sells re‑performing paper. He walks through the end‑to‑end diligence (the “three P’s”: person, property, predicament), state‑by‑state legal nuances, vendor management, and how experience refines the checklist. He also covers fund structure—Reg A access for non‑accredited investors, monthly income targets, four‑year lockup, and bonus‑share incentives—plus real‑world wins, losses, and risk controls. Guest Info Current role: Managing Partner, Seveney Investments (7E) Based in: Washington, DC Say hi to them at: 7einvestments.com | LinkedIn Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities.  Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com with code BESTEVER Join the Best Ever Community  The B

On this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Ira Zlotowitz. Ira explains GPARENCY’s fixed-fee “mortgage assurance” model—$4,500 to shop your deal, create real competition among lenders, and hand you the best term sheet without taking a closing commission. He contrasts this with traditional brokers (exclusives, success fees, misaligned incentives), and shows how owners can use lender data (via GPARENCY’s G‑Placer) to find active banks for niche assets and markets. They dig into term‑sheet timing, bridge‑loan speed, how to approach lenders with a crisp “teaser,” and Ira’s money‑back guarantee if a clearly better deal surfaces after his process. Ira Zlotowitz Current role: Founder & CEO, GPARENCY (Mortgage Assurance) and G‑Placer (lender data platform) Based in: Howell, New Jersey Say hi to them at: iraz@gparency.com | WhatsApp/Text: 917‑597‑2197 | LinkedIn Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities.  Get 50% Off Monarch M

On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Nick Jones, CEO & founder of Alakai Capital, about building long-term, tenant-first partnerships across retail and small-bay industrial in Florida. He walks through Orlando-area industrial rent growth—roughly doubling from ~$7–8 NNN to ~$15–17/SF since 2014—and how that reshapes buy/hold vs. sell decisions. Nick also shares his framework for recycling capital (cost seg + 1031s) and why he’s leaning into multi-tenant industrial while selectively developing for nationally branded QSRs. Finally, he explains how investor goals dictate exits, while steady cash flow and repeatable development programs drive scale. Nick Jones Current role: CEO & Founder, Alakai Capital. Based in: Orlando, Florida Say hi to them at: alakai-capital.com | LinkedIn. Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities.  Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com with code BESTEVER Join the Bes

On this episode of Unlimited Capital, Richard McGirr interviews Danny Gould about building a truly LP-first fund-of-funds: retail SPVs for diversified access paired with an institutional “capital desk” that connects standout sponsors with family offices. Danny traces his path from leading a top Silicon Valley real estate team to co-managing a $300M hospitality portfolio, then pivoting to a FoF model that solves investor problems first—income targets, depreciation needs, and risk profile—before picking deals. He breaks down avatar-driven marketing (Stanford execs, physicians, senior sales pros) and why family offices require a long-game relationship approach. They wrap with how he’s using HubSpot now—and AI soon—to scale high-touch nurturing without losing authenticity. Danny Gould Current role: CEO at Gould Capital Based in: Silicon Valley, CA. Say hi to them at: LinkedIn | Youtube Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities.  Get 50% Off Monarch Money,

On this episode of The Horizon, John discusses June inflation data, why tariff impacts haven’t fully appeared in CPI yet, and how companies signal they’ll pass more costs to consumers. He breaks down a weakening labor market, the Fed’s dual mandate, and Wall Street’s high odds of near‑term rate cuts—while warning that cutting into oncoming tariff-driven inflation could force a policy U‑turn. John explores CRE implications across property types (apartments, retail, industrial, office), the role of the 10‑year Treasury, and how uncertainty—not just rates—is throttling hiring and investment. He closes with a medium‑term outlook: transaction velocity likely rises into 2025–26 as dry powder deploys, with localized cap rate compression despite policy opacity. Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities.  Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com with code BESTEVER Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing

On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews Zach Winner, a former attorney turned full-time real estate investor who shares how he transitioned from single-family rentals to large-scale commercial real estate. Zach breaks down his "Value Add Plus" strategy, which focuses on buying newer properties from developers and increasing NOI through underutilized revenue streams and advantageous tax incentives, rather than heavy capex renovations. He emphasizes the importance of landlord-friendly markets and reveals some of the 25 metrics his team uses to vet markets—like the presence of STEM jobs and evolving tenant laws. The conversation also touches on 1031 exchanges, a little-known 1245 exchange tactic, and the steady returns found in Midwest markets. Zach Winner Current Role: Managing Partner at Prosperity CRE Based in: Los Angeles, CA Say hi to them at: zw@prosperitycre.com LinkedIn Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities

On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Kathy Fettke, co-founder of Real Wealth Network and host of The Real Wealth Show. Kathy shares her colorful journey from talent agency owner to newscaster, and eventually to full-time real estate investor and educator. She recounts how a cancer scare in her family spurred her pivot to learning about passive income and real estate, leading to the creation of one of the earliest turnkey investment models. Kathy and Matt also dive deep into current market conditions, discussing interest rates, multifamily opportunities, and why she's bullish on overlooked Midwest markets like Indianapolis and Milwaukee. Kathy Fettke Current role: Co-CEO, Real Wealth Network Based in: Malibu, California Say hi to them at: https://realwealth.com or on her podcast The Real Wealth Show Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities.  Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com with c

On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Ryan Duff, a former mortgage broker who spent 14 years underwriting loans before transitioning into LP investing. Ryan shares how his front-row seat in the lending world gave him a unique edge in identifying quality sponsors and structuring successful deals. He discusses the three core pillars of underwriting—borrower credit, asset performance, and market fundamentals—and why sponsor quality trumps everything in investment decisions. Ryan also breaks down how lending standards have tightened post-2021, what LPs should really be asking for in due diligence (hint: request the REO schedule), and how market dislocation is creating powerful opportunities for plugged-in investors. Ryan Duff Current Role: Founder at Seaport Capital Advisors, capital advisor and LP investor Based in: East Coast (primarily invests in Southeast and Midwest markets) Say hi to them at: LinkedIn Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more abou

On this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Amanda Cruise and Ash Patel interview Mike Kron, founder of Guardian Advisory, to discuss his launch of a $100 million private equity fund focused on single tenant net lease (STNL) retail assets. Mike shares why he believes now is a prime time to buy these Amazon-resistant properties due to the anticipated drop in interest rates and how his fund strategy leverages long lease terms, high-credit tenants, and minimal management overhead. He explains the 18% IRR projection, capital-raising tactics, and why he's prioritizing stability and investor-friendly structures over flashier value-add opportunities for Fund One. The conversation also touches on the future of retail, the return of bonus depreciation, and how institutional investors factor into his long-term exit strategy. Mike Kron Current role: Founder of Guardian Advisory Based in: Los Angeles, CA Say hi to them at: mike@guardian-advisory.com or visit guardianatlease.com Visit investwithsunri

On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews David Hrizak, CEO of Streamline Capital Group. David shares how a near-death experience inspired him to “unretire” and co-found a vertically integrated real estate company with a focus on passive investing. He breaks down his firm’s strategy of targeting medical and Class B office buildings in Phoenix for their economic resilience and value-add potential. David also dives into his team’s latest ground-up development project, a high-end 70,000-square-foot music venue, and explains how investor education, tax advantages like bonus depreciation, and smart pivoting during market cycles have shaped his 29-year career. David Hrizak Current Role: CEO of Streamline Capital Group Based in: Phoenix, Arizona Say hi to them at: djh@thestreamlinecompanies.com or connect on LinkedIn at David J. Hrizak Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities.  Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live

On this episode of Unlimited Capital, Richard McGirr interviews Andrew Cushman, founder of Vantage Point Acquisitions (VPA Capital). Andrew shares his journey from chemical engineer to real estate investor, describing how he transitioned from flipping homes to raising over $121 million in private equity for multifamily syndications. He emphasizes that his capital-raising success isn't rooted in marketing gimmicks but in consistent, honest communication and investor experience. The episode dives deep into building investor trust, creating lifetime value through transparency, and the power of referral-based growth. Andrew Cushman Current Role: Founder, Vantage Point Acquisitions (VPA Capital) Based in: Southern California (Invests in the Southeast) Say hi to them at: Website: vpacq.com LinkedIn: Andrew Cushman Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities.  Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we w