We’re excited to highlight James Harhi, Co-Founder of Follow The Deal, in his latest feature on The Best Ever CRE Show, the world’s longest-running daily commercial real estate podcast. In the episode titled “Operating Amusement Parks vs. Multifamily Investing, Cash Flow Comparison, & Private Capital Raising Strategy,” James sits down with host Slocomb Reed to share his unique dual-industry investment strategy—and how he’s creating powerful returns across both real estate and recreation.
James discusses the fascinating contrast between his portfolio of 600+ multifamily units in Indiana and the amusement parks and water attractions he operates in the Northeast. While apartments offer steady 12–16% annual returns, James breaks down how carefully operated amusement parks can generate 300% ROI over 10 years—all while staying capital-light and cash flow-rich.
Listeners will get a front-row seat to James’s “follow the deal” philosophy, his bold approach to structuring teams for scale, and how he avoids traditional financing by raising 100% private capital through sale-leaseback strategies with REITs. It’s a masterclass in creative investing, risk management, and blending operational businesses with hard assets for consistent growth.
Whether you’re a multifamily veteran, a passive investor looking for new opportunities, or someone curious about the business side of entertainment, this episode delivers strategic insights you won’t hear anywhere else.
