Ash is a returning guest and a friend of Joe’s. He has a ton of experience and real estate knowledge, especially on the commercial side of the business. Hear why he laid low for a while when the market was hot and how to have more fun with real estate investing. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!   Best Ever Tweet: “I’m closing and buying more properties, I stopped making excuses” - Ash Patel   Ash Patel Real Estate Background: First property was a mixed use property and saw both residential and commercial real estate pros/cons Previously had a 15 year career in IT but left to pursue startups and IT consulting Total value of properties he owns is $6,000,000 and owns 7 properties Listen to his previous episode: JF477: You Should Have Bought This Mixed-Use Property! Based in Cincinnati, Ohio Say hi to him at ashbpatel@gmail.com   Get more real estate investing tips every week by subscribing for our newsletter at BestEverNewsLetter.com   Best Ever Listeners: Do you need debt, equity, or a loan guarantor for your deals? Eastern Union Funding and Arbor Realty Trust are the companies to talk to, specifically Marc Belsky. I have used him for both agency debt, help with the equity raise, and my consulting clients have successfully closed deals with Marc’s help. See how Marc can help you by calling him at 212-897-9875 or emailing him mbelsky@easterneq.com