Darin Garman’s Heartland Multi-Family Show

On this episode of the Heartland Multifamily Show, I’m continuing my series on the manifesto of a successful multifamily real estate investor. If you’ve done any research into personal development, you’ve heard the saying that you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. My take on this is that you become the kind of leader you see examples of. Therefore, it’s critical that...

Welcome back to the Heartland Multifamily Show. If you saw last week’s episode, you’ll know we’re partway through the 21 Festos in my Multifamily Manifesto. This is my guide to building wealth in multifamily by maximizing your profits and minimizing the energy you waste on internal and external factors that can slow you down. The 5 festos we cover today have one thing in common: They’re all about...

On this episode of the Heartland Multifamily Show, I’ll give you five (and one bonus) “festos” from my Multifamily investing manifesto. It’s part of a series from my list of 21 things you should do to become a successful multifamily investor. This episode will give you the thousand-foot view to get out of the weeds and to be able to see the whole picture. In addition, this list will keep you from...

On this episode of the Heartland Multifamily Show, I want to prevent you from making a mistake that might potentially ruin you. When you do your due diligence on your next purchase, make sure to find out how many owners the property has had in the past ten to fifteen years, and why the owner is selling it. More often than not, if the property has had two or more owners, there’s a reason why no one...

On this episode of the Heartland Multifamily Show, I discuss the Trump tariffs. Many people are panicking about this. The Wall Street Journal, on just one day, had three headlines predicting doom and gloom. But here’s the truth: No one knows what will happen. And even if some things go wrong, other things can go right as a result. In today’s episode, I give three tips that multifamily investors ne...

In this episode of the Heartland Multifamily Show, I break down 3 powerful strategies that have helped me win negotiations for over 30 years and none of them require saying the perfect thing. Most deals are lost before anyone speaks, simply because of the energy you bring into the room. Desperation, urgency, or a “win at all costs” mindset can kill a deal faster than a bad offer ever will. I’ll sh...

On this episode of the Heartland Multifamily Show, I discuss what should be the goal of every investor: Building equity. If you aren’t focused on building equity, you’re in for a nasty surprise later in life when you realize that you’ve worked hard and don’t have the wealth to show for it. I went through this myself, and so I’m giving you the benefit of my experience. This episode will show you wh...

Should you invest in new construction? As a multifamily investor, I’ve been approached many times by developers with empty lots and big ideas. And my advice for all aspiring investors is: NO! New developments are rarely worth the money and hassle. On this episode of the Heartland Multifamily Show, my guest Isaiah Garman and I explain the 3 biggest reasons why you should avoid investing in news dev...

DOGE! The Department of Government Efficiency. This controversial department headed up by Elon Musk has cut millions from the budget in a short period of time. Whether you like Musk or hate him, you have to take the lesson that waste is a thief. You, as a multifamily investor, need to take the time to review your budget to see what inefficiencies may be stealing from you. In this episode of the He...

In this video, I’m reacting to Ken McElroy’s latest take on multifamily real estate — and trust me, there’s a lot to unpack here.  ✅ Ken breaks down how inflation and rising costs are hitting multifamily investments — and I’ll give you my thoughts on how to navigate these challenges. ✅ He also talks about why political and regulatory environments matter more than ever — and I’ll share my perspec...

In this episode of the Heartland Multifamily Show, my special guest, Isaiah and I discuss a crucial element of owning multifamily properties: Hiring the best management company. Many people make the mistake of picking the first 2-3 names on Google they find, interviewing them once, and contracting whoever costs the least. This is a great way to lose all your money and equity. Instead, here are 3 t...

Today on the Heartland Multifamily Show, we’re going to look at three properties you want to avoid. When looking at opportunities to invest in multifamily, you may look at these three types of properties and see a blue ocean. But there’s a reason why so few people want to invest in them. They are a headache, a hassle, a money pit. Dealing with these properties will have a very small return on inve...

On this episode of the Heartland Multifamily show, I give three actionable instructions on how you can be a passive investor. I explain the different points on the spectrum between being completely passive by investing in shares of REITs and being completely active by buying an existing multifamily property, renovating it, and eventually selling it. And I explain the benefits and risks of each. I...

Is rent control good or bad? As a property owner, I loudly say, it’s bad! It’s bad because the government shouldn’t say that I, the property owner, have to lower my price. The price is determined by the market. If the guy across the street from me charges more and people pay it, why shouldn’t I charge more? And by the same token, if I can’t get renters, I have to lower my rent. In this episode, I...

This episode of the Heartland Multifamily Show explores the impact of politics on real estate investing, emphasizing that regardless of who's in the White House, success still requires personal effort and risk-taking.

This episode of the Heartland Multifamily Show explores the question many of you have been asking, will 2025 be a hard year or an easy year compared to 2024? The common wisdom for most people is that it will be harder. But if you’re not most people, it will be easier. To give an example of what I’m talking about, Trot and I discussed a recent business conference I went to. As part of a team, I gav...

This episode of The Heartland Multifamily Show covered a topic that might sound familiar to anyone who has watched this show for more than a year. That's because every year, many people most people make New Year’s resolutions, and most people never achieve them. This episode is dedicated to finding out why, and what you can do to achieve your goals. The secret is…there is none! You have to do the...

I am often contacted by people who think that multifamily real estate is a way to hide their money. This is a misconception that I want to address on this episode of the Heartland Multifamily Show. There are many benefits to being a multifamily investor. Your money is insulated from theft because no one can steal your ownership of a property. Your money may grow because the property becomes more v...

In this episode of the Heartland Multifamily Show, we are talking about real estate fails. Specifically, we are talking about why many real estate investors are heading toward a cliff and may have to bail out before they drive off it. The costs of owning and operating multifamily real estate have gone up significantly in the past few years, and because tenants are getting squeezed by the same econ...

On this episode of the Heartland Multifamily Show, we’re putting down our real estate hats in favor of thinking caps. It’s our first episode of “Uncle Darin.” Uncle Darin is a source of folk wisdom, because, after all, he’s wise and he’s from Iowa, which is where a lot of folks live. In this inaugural episode, we answer the question of why you don’t have what you want. The answer isn’t complicated...

In this episode of the Heartland Multifamily Show, Trot and I talk about market crashes. The market always goes up on a long enough timeline, as does real estate, but market dips and corrections are inevitable. When the market does go down, should you sell or buy the dip? Well, the answer isn’t one-size-fits-all. This episode will tell you what to do when the market goes down.

In this episode of the Heartland Multifamily Show, we’re talking about the three different types of multifamily investors: Investors who want income, investors who want to build wealth, and investors who want a mix of both. Trot and I talk about what our experience has been with each type of investor, and what the benefits and drawbacks are of each. What type of investor are you? Leave a comment b...

On this episode of the Heartland Multifamily Show, I reveal why I am raising millions of dollars from savvy investors. The past few months and years have been a great opportunity for multifamily investors, especially when it comes to interest rates. But now, interest rates are going up, and other costs are as well, and many investors are starting to lose money. What’s more, many of them structured...