Linda’s Legacy INDUSTRY IMPACT AWARD This award is named in honor of Linda Liberatore, a champion of the REI industry who pioneered industry innovations and paved the way to success for the many investors she mentored along the way. In tribute to Linda, this award is presented to a real estate investor who exemplifies creativity, integrity, and financial success and is changing or shaping the conversation about real estate and real estate investing.
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me to reach a much larger audience than I could have on my own. I feel professionally fulfilled when I hear from investors nationwide, from all walks of life, new and experienced, who share their gratitude for the impact my content has provided. I am humbled and grateful to have been given this award, and I want to sincerely thank every investor I have spoken to over the past decade. I owe this to you. ABOUT ASHCROFT CAPITAL Ashcroft Capital focuses on capital preservation while striving to return strong, risk-adjusted cash-on-cash returns to investors. The firm specializes in value-add multifamily apartments and offers accredited investors the opportunity to partner in 506(c) private placements. With more than $2 billion in assets under management and 12,000 units acquired, Ashcroft Capital has a track record of creating value through renovating, rebranding, and reposi- tioning apartment communities. Ashcroft Capital is vertically integrated, meaning they manage all their properties after acquisition via Birchstone Residential and Birchstone Construction, in-house and wholly-owned subsidiaries of Ashcroft Capital.
and avoiding “kekjheping up with the Joneses.” Those habits proved to be helpful in my early years, during college, and the two years that followed. I was living on $8,000 a year and had accumulated no debt. Another book followed—though I think only my family and friends read that one. It was at this time in my life that I discovered the power of investing, specifically passive income investing. With a combination of frugality, and real estate cash flow, I was able to leave my W2 job in the oil and gas industry by 2016 when I was still in my twenties. Though I had the ability to sustain my lifestyle purely off passive income, I wasn’t ready for a life on the beach nor did I want to play endless rounds of golf for the next 50 years. So, I decided to dedicate my time to helping others learn about real estate and investing. The Linda’s Legacy: Industry Impact Award is a great honor. I’ve spent been roughly eight years professionally educating, podcasting, writing, speak- ing, and mentoring investors—and I’m only getting started on my mission to give back my time and serve others. Joe Fairless, the co-founder of Ashcroft Capital, took note of my passion early on and provided an opportunity for me to reach out and share my passion with the industry by giving me the title of director of investor education. This has allowed
TRAVIS WATTS DIRECTOR OF INVESTOR EDUCATION ASHCROFT CAPITAL
TRAVIS WATTS is a full-time investor, passive income advocate, and public speaker. He dedicates his time to educating investors who want to enhance their lifestyle by earning passive income through real estate. During the past 13 years, Travis has mentored thousands of investors from beginners to experienced high-net- worth individuals. PURPOSE, VISION, AND WHAT THE AWARD MEANS As far back as I can remember, I’ve wanted to help others achieve their goals. I remember writing a 60-page book in high school to help students who were struggling with their GPA. I didn’t write it for profit or popularity but simply because I felt I had discov- ered a few tips and strategies other students could benefit from. I wanted to share those tips in hopes of making an impact on someone else’s journey. From childhood, I was taught a lot about frugality saving money, staying out of debt, buying the off-brand,
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