JF 3984: From Engineering to Investing, Litigation Finance, and Diversification ft. Patrick Grimes

On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews Chris Streit, a tax strategist and founder of CSAP, a firm specializing in cost segregation and the innovative 1245 exchange. Chris breaks down how cost segregation helps investors accelerate depreciation and unlock upfront cash savings, while the 1245 exchange mitigates depreciation recapture by revaluing personal property assets at the time of sale. He shares real-world case studies, including how one client saved $1.5M on a $36M multifamily deal. Chris also discusses often-overlooked tax strategies such as partial asset dispositions, proactive planning for property improvements, and how new legislation impacts bonus depreciation and energy efficiency credits. Chris Streit Current Role: Founder and Principal, CSAP (Cost Segregation Advisory Partners) Based in: Just south of Salt Lake City, Utah Say hi to them at: csap.com Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities. Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Patrick Grimes, founder of Passive Investing Mastery. Patrick shares his journey from a robotics engineer to a seasoned investor, detailing early missteps in pre-development deals during the 2008 crash and how he rebuilt by focusing on recession-resilient markets. He explains why he pivoted from single-family rentals to large-scale multifamily and ultimately to alternative, non-correlated investments like litigation finance. Patrick dives deep into how his firm funds late-stage mass tort legal cases—such as Camp Lejeune and LA Juvenile Detention settlements—for outsized, socially impactful returns. Patrick Grimes Current role: Founder & CEO, Passive Investing Mastery Based in: Honolulu, Hawaii Say hi to them at: investwithpatrick.com | passiveinvestingmastery.com Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities. Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Tyler Krengle, Head of Asset Management at Rockfish Capital. Tyler walks us through his journey from helping grow the third-party management arm of Banyan Equity to building Rockfish’s operations alongside a German sponsor. He dives deep into the dynamics of third-party vs. vertically integrated property management, the risks of misaligned incentives in management contracts, and the red flags LPs should watch for when evaluating deals. Tyler emphasizes the importance of early involvement from property management in underwriting, the nuances of construction oversight, and the often overlooked human elements that make operators truly successful. Tyler Krengle Current Role: Head of Asset Management at Rockfish Capital Based in: Texas Say hi to them at: LinkedIn - Tyler Krengle | https://pacificcapitalholdings.com/ Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities. Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Beyond Multifamily, Amanda Cruise interviews Derek Vickers, a mobile home park investor who went from zero to over 2,000 lots in just five years. Derek shares how he overcame fear and inexperience to scale quickly, the reasons he focuses on urban one- and two-star parks, and why legal non-conforming zoning is a hidden asset. He dives into the operational and financial strategies behind park-owned home conversions, the importance of systems in scaling, and his shift from syndications to fund management. Derek also unpacks the window of opportunity left in the mobile home park space and why now is the time to go big. Derek Vickers Current Role: CEO at Victory Capital Based in: Florida Say hi to them at: Website: https://vicktorycapital.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-vickers YouTube & Social: @derekvickers Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities. Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Best Ever CRE, Joe Cornwell interviews Katie Kim, founder and CEO of The Developer’s Developer. Katie shares how she went from a childhood spent helping with family fix-and-flips to launching a full-service development firm that spans construction, property management, and development consulting. She walks listeners through how she collaborates with business owners and municipalities to structure build-to-suit and lease-to-own projects—often using economic incentives many small businesses overlook. Katie also dives deep into urban infill revitalization, the politics of local development, and how branding and storytelling can drive pre-leasing before a project is even built. Katie Kim Current role: CEO & Founder of The Developer’s Developer Say hi to them at: katiekim.com | @thekatiekim | https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiekim/ Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities. Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Unlimited Capital, Chris Lopez and Richard McGirr interview Jarrod Joplin, a founding partner at Common Capital Investing, who joins for a hands-on capital raising and marketing clinic. Jarrod breaks down their current deal, Vista del Sol—a 54-unit cash-flowing apartment complex in Fort Worth, Texas—and shares how he and his partners transitioned from single-family investing to multifamily. The conversation dives into tactical advice for boosting investor engagement, improving messaging around immediate cash flow, and building scalable sales systems. Jarrod opens up about the learning curve in treating capital raising like a real business function and the need to embrace founder-led sales. Jarrod Joplin Current role: Founding Partner at Common Capital Investing Based in: Texas Say hi to them at: Website: commoncapitalinvesting.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: @jarjop Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities. Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of The Horizon, John Chang interviews John Manning, Executive Managing Director at Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation, to unpack the current lending environment across commercial real estate. Manning outlines why CMBS lending has surged in 2025, citing borrower acceptance of current interest rates, availability of non-recourse loans, and the appeal of full-term interest-only financing. He compares CMBS to banks, life insurance companies, GSEs, and debt funds, highlighting how each fits into the market and why debt funds are becoming dominant for bridge and construction loans. They also look ahead to the next five years, predicting a recovery in transaction volume and capital flows, especially if proposed legislation allows more retirement money to flow into real estate. John Manning Current role: Executive Managing Director, Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation Based in: Seattle, Washington Say hi to them at: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/advisors/john-manning Visit investwithsunrise.com to learn more about investment opportunities. Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews Cary Clarke, a seasoned developer who shares his journey from working in his father’s multifamily business to launching a 351-unit ground-up apartment development in the DFW metro. Cary discusses how the 2008 financial crisis reshaped his approach to real estate, why he pivoted back into multifamily after decades of homebuilding, and the power of mentorship and community through programs like Apartment Addicts. He also unpacks how he secured land in a booming submarket near Fort Worth and structured a HUD 221(d)(4) loan for long-term, fixed-rate financing. Cary Clarke Current Role: Founder, Founders Development Company Based in: Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas Say hi to them at: www.foundersdevelopmentcompany.com or [email protected] Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Next Level CRE, Matt Faircloth interviews Gary Jonas, founder of The HOW Group. Gary shares how his journey from mortgage sales to real estate development was fueled by a commitment to transparency, long-term partnerships, and financial discipline. He explains the importance of building multiple income streams before diving into real estate full-time, how his vertically integrated firm operates across development, construction, brokerage, and management, and why success often comes down to effort and focus. Gary also emphasizes setting clear business criteria, the value of legacy, and gives tactical advice for structuring real estate partnerships and growth strategies. Gary Jonas Current Role: Managing Partner at The HOW Group Say hi to them at: [email protected] or thehowgroup.com Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at ⁠https://www.stamps.com/cre⁠. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Passive Income Playbook, Pascal Wagner interviews Litan Yahav, co-founder and CEO of Vyzer, about his journey from the diamond industry to becoming a seasoned passive investor. Litan shares how a windfall from a company exit led him to explore real estate syndications, eventually creating his own tracking platform to manage complex alternative investments. They discuss the nuances of evaluating GPs, the challenges of managing private investments, and how AI is being leveraged to increase transparency in opaque private markets. Litan also dives into common pitfalls new LPs face, the difference between return metrics, and how better tech and smarter questions can lead to better deals. Litan Yahav Current Role: Co-founder of Vyzer (a platform for managing passive investments) Say hi to them at: https://www.vyzer.co | https://www.linkedin.com/in/litanyahav/ Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community  The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria.  Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at ⁠www.bestevercommunity.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices