Multifamily Insights

Naseema McElroy is a published author and the founder of Financially Intentional, a platform about personal finance and living life intentionally. Naseema managed to pay off $1 million of debt. Naseema discusses how taking control of her finances has enabled her to overcome bankruptcy, divorce, and the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck. She shares her lessons along her path to help others benef...

Andy McMullen is a seasoned professional in the real estate industry with over 20 years of experience in investing and asset management. Specializing in Horizontal Multifamily, he is at the forefront of developing build-to-rent communities across the United States. Andy's focus extends to Multifamily Real Estate Investment, particularly in emerging markets. As the founder, he leads a dedicated tea...

If your real estate deal is not performing, you may wonder about your legal options. We spoke with Richard Crouch, a principal and chair at Woods Rogers Vandeventer Black. A frequent media source, Crouch has built his legal practice on the foundation of commercial real estate over the past two decades.  Richard's practice includes commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, develop...

Will and his twin brother, Evan got their start in commercial real estate in Marcus & Millichap's Raleigh office. In just two years at the company, they completed over 50 investment sales transactions totaling over $200 million, forming the region's top team. In Spring of 2017, they enrolled in Columbia University's Masters in Real Estate Development program, where they were named co-recipients of...

Queen Blueprint didn't have the easiest start in life. Growing up in the public assistance system, she was never taught about finances. Her first credit card from Citibank at 18 was maxed out by the summer, setting her on a path of financial struggle that only worsened when she found herself $50K in debt four years later. But she refused to let these obstacles define her. Drawing on her Bachelor's...

Dustin Heiner is a real estate investing expert and Founder of MasterPassiveIncome.com and the Real Estate Wealth Builders Conference (REWBCON) . Being Successfully Unemployed at 37 years old by investing in real estate rental properties, he is now on a mission to help 1 MILLION people to invest in real estate and achieve financial freedom. Through his work at MasterPassiveIncome.com and REWBCON D...

Brad Shepherd is a licensed securities broker who helps retail investors take advantage of the upside of real estate ownership without the management headaches. He partners with experienced operators to offer pre-vetted, hassle-free investment opportunities. Brad has been involved in commercial real estate for over 20 years. Along with his own rental portfolio and handful of house flips, his exper...

Born in Los Angeles, California, Jason Malabute, an MBA, is a seasoned real estate investor, an active philanthropist, and a CPA (Certified Public Accountant). Jason Malabute started his real estate journey in 2018 and studied real estate for 1 whole year before finally investing in three rentals in the very first year of 2019, in Indianapolis. After successfully following the investment strategy...

With over 22 years of experience in Real Estate Investing, Alan Siebenaler has navigated markets in 9 different states, achieving seven-figure profits in single transactions. Starting with a mere $3,000 in 2001, his journey is a testament to relentless determination. Alan's expertise extends to the Real Estate Education space, where he spent a decade speaking nationally for Keller Williams Realty...

Axel Monsaingeon has years of experience in the real estate industry and can help guide you through every step of the process. Axel is a renowned real estate economics expert with experience analyzing different markets. He knows just about everything there is to know about getting your realtor license and finding the perfect home for you or someone else. With his expertise, he'll help get you clos...

Tina Larsson is one half of the dynamic duo behind The Folson Group and is widely recognized as a leading financial consultant and efficiency expert for co-op and condo boards and building owners. Her firm has developed proprietary benchmarks, including data of operating costs and project costs for over 200 buildings, giving them a unique edge in the industry. Her clients have seen significant sav...

Ashland Capital's team is led by Alix Kogan, an industry veteran with 20+ years of successful real estate operations and $500mm worth of transactions under his belt. Alix has been involved in all facets of real estate, construction, and development since he embarked on his career in real estate over 20 years ago. Alix's career began in Colorado through the start of his high-end construction compan...

Brian Davis is a seasoned professional in the rental industry, dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their dreams of building passive income. With a passion for writing and online education, Brian not only imparts knowledge but also co-founded a groundbreaking rental automation service, marking a significant milestone in the industry. Today, Brian is the head of SparkRental. A real estate...

Ray Hightower is a commercial real estate investor and tech company founder operating in the Arizona. Hightower started and ran his technology company for over two decades before selling the company and launching Bridgetown Partners. Bridgetown buys commercial real estate in Arizona, Tennessee, and Texas, with a special focus on 50- to 150-unit multifamily properties.   In this episode, we talked...

A self-proclaimed "fancy pants" business consultant who has worked directly with more than 5,000 entrepreneurs over a 15-year career, Josh Thomas has developed and honed a particular set of skills that have helped many of his clients 2X their business growth in 90 days or less. He is the founder of Factor One, a unique business advisory for service-based entrepreneurs looking for that extra layer...

In 2019, Ruben Greth partnered with a local syndicator on the acquisition of 190 Units, and has since become a fund manager who is building a 98 unit housing subdivision in Louisiana, a 154 unit housing subdivision in Alabama and partnering with multiple select syndicators bringing equity, advisory and investor management. He primarily uses Regulation D. Exemption 506(c) in his deals including one...

Justin "the Cash Flow Cowboy" Wawrzyniak is in real estate for two simple reasons: Freedom and People. Through real estate investing, Justin successfully transitioned from corporate America to a full-time real estate professional in 2020. He used determination and self-education to leave his 9-5 life behind and pursue Multi-Family real estate investments. Now, Justin helps others on their real est...

Ola Dantis, Founder/CEO of Dwellynn.com, is a seasoned entrepreneur in multifamily investment syndication, boasting a successful track record of deals surpassing $25 million. His strategic acumen in property acquisition and repositioning distinguishes him in the competitive real estate landscape. Beyond his real estate endeavors, Ola, a former Fortune 6 company manager, hosts The Dwellynn Show, a...

Dave Wolcott started his career serving the country as a Captain in the Marine Corps. In 2000 he and his wife won the baby lottery by having triplets which inspired him to challenge the traditional financial planning advice of Wall Street. He then started an obsessive journey to understand how the top one percent were building their wealth. A serial entrepreneur at heart, Dave spent the next 20 ye...

Daniel Angel-Mejia, a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in real estate development and investment, serves as the Head of the Finance Management Team of Apex Investments. Armed with a BA in Business Administration from Georgia State University, Daniel excels in strategic planning, financial structuring, and portfolio analysis. His leadership in supervising capital generation, f...

Andrew Brewer, founder of IronGall Investments, brings a wealth of real estate experience. As a seasoned stationary engineer, he transformed underperforming commercial assets, resulting in improved operations and resident experiences. Additionally, Andrew's expertise in construction defect litigation led to successful pursuits exceeding $60 million in judgements. Since 2017, under Andrew's guidanc...

Bob Hansen is an experienced executive in the real estate industry currently holding the position as Head of Sales for Second Nature. Bob is skilled in Sales, Operations Management and Growing organizations. Bob has previous experience working at CoStar, Apartments.com and Home Partners of America. Bob also spent time as an NCAA Football Official. In this episode, we talked to Bob about driving re...

Ruchir Shah has been working with skilled trade workers since he graduated from Stanford. His dream has always been to solve the skilled trade shortage and help blue-collar workers find high-paying jobs. In this episode, we talked to Ruchir about how SkillCat ensures accurate educational content, the efficient certification process, SkillCat's impact on vocational education, the pros and cons of u...

Adrian Danila's journey in property management began in 2003 as a part-time groundskeeper. Over two decades, he's become a recognized expert in the multifamily industry, leading service departments for portfolios of up to 32,000 apartment homes. Adrian's collaborations with industry giants like Greystar and Cortland attest to his expertise. In August 2023, Adrian founded Multifamily X, transitioni...

In 2001, Tom was financially strapped and seeking change. A near-death experience during whitewater rafting sparked his journey into real estate investing, which ultimately rescued him both personally and financially. With hundreds of successful deals under his belt, Tom now shares streamlined negotiation, marketing, and business techniques to guide others from stagnation to profitable deals. Tom...