Multifamily Insights

For this special 700th episode of Multifamily Insights, we're doing something a little different! Instead of me interviewing a guest, I'm sharing an episode where I was the guest on The Mark Faris Experience. In this conversation, I dive into my journey into multifamily investing, how I built my platform, and the key lessons I've learned along the way. Tune in to hear my thoughts on mindset, scali...

Lior Dolinski is the co-founder of Agora, a technology company specializing in AI-driven marketing solutions for the real estate industry. His expertise lies in leveraging technology and AI to create automations that enhance the investor experience.      Get ready for REWBCON 2025 , happening from April 10th to 12th! Use my code JOHN at checkout for 10% off your ticket. Key Takeaways: AI-driven ma...

Ashley Kehr is a real estate investor, educator, and co-host of the BiggerPockets Real Estate Rookie podcast. She started her investing journey in 2014 and has since built a portfolio of over 40 units across residential and commercial properties. Ashley is the author of Real Estate Rookie: 90 Days to Your First Investment and co-author of Real Estate Partnerships, guiding new investors on how to b...

Peter Murphy Lewis is a seasoned marketing strategist with over 20 years of experience helping businesses scale through data-driven systems. As the CEO of Strategic Pete, he specializes in creating marketing frameworks that turn leads into loyal clients. With a background spanning SaaS, fintech, healthcare, and even zoos, Peter has a unique approach to cross-industry marketing strategies.     Get...

Thomas McPherson is a real estate entrepreneur and U.S. Navy veteran with extensive experience in multifamily investing, distressed assets, and sustainable development. After serving in the Navy and Marine Corps, he transitioned into real estate, excelling as a broker before becoming a principal investor. He now focuses on ground-up development and private debt funding, creating high-performance,...

Vanessa Alfaro is a serial entrepreneur, real estate investor, and multifamily syndicator who has founded multiple 7- and 8-figure companies across three different countries. She is the founder of Venus Capital, a women- and minority-owned real estate investment firm focused on technology and AI-driven innovation. With 1,400+ multifamily units, Vanessa specializes in cash-flowing value-add deals i...

Eddie Speed is a leading expert in note investing with over 40 years of experience. As the Founder of NoteSchool, he has educated thousands on buying performing and non-performing discounted mortgage notes. His structured approach has helped countless investors achieve financial success in the note industry. In addition to NoteSchool, Eddie is the Owner and President of Colonial Funding Group LLC,...

Paul Moore is the Founder and Managing Partner of Wellings Capital, a real estate private equity firm. After beginning his career at Ford Motor Company, he co-founded a staffing firm, becoming a two-time finalist for Michigan Entrepreneur of the Year. Following its sale to a publicly traded company, Paul transitioned into real estate, launching multiple investment and development companies and com...

John Makarewicz is the President and Head of Operations at Faris Capital Partners, a leading real estate investment firm. With over 15 years of industry experience, he brings expertise in operations, management, growth, and sales. His strategic leadership ensures the firm's efficiency, performance, and client satisfaction while driving long-term success. Previously, John served as President and CE...

Sabrina Osso, Founder and CEO of OSSO SAFE, is a TEDx Speaker, Author, and Real Estate Agent dedicated to fostering safety and respect in homes, workplaces, and schools. Drawing from personal and professional experience, she offers a holistic approach to preventing home violence. Her signature initiative, the Osso Safe Certification, integrates education and technology to enhance property safety,...

Daniel Cocca is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Alpha Investing, a real estate private equity firm targeting unique and compelling investment opportunities for the current market cycle and economic climate. Daniel's background as a NYC biglaw corporate attorney combined with his private equity expertise gives him a unique viewpoint on structuring complex transactions, navigating capital ma...

Jordan Berry, a seasoned laundromat owner and commercial real estate agent, founded Laundromat Resource after struggling to find reliable industry insights during his early acquisitions. Facing costly missteps due to a lack of actionable guidance, he was determined to create a platform that would provide aspiring laundromat entrepreneurs with transparent, practical, and comprehensive resources. Th...

Matt Spagnolo, a fund co-manager at Colony Hills Capital, combines his business and economics background from Hampden-Sydney College with a deep passion for real estate investments. He works alongside a skilled team to identify and execute off-market multifamily opportunities, delivering exceptional value to clients and investors through strategic, data-driven decisions.   With over $600M in asset...

Nic DeAngelo, known as the "Fixed Income GOAT" in real estate, is the CEO and Founder of Saint Investment Group, managing a $206M+ portfolio across 20+ states. His firm specializes in acquiring institutional-grade real estate assets, with 24 projects and over 500 loans. Guided by the belief that "Wall Street is broken, and real estate is the cure," Nic and his team raise over $100M annually, lever...

Scott Kidd has over 25 years of maritime experience, specializing in new builds, refits, project management, and yacht management. A licensed USCG Master of 1600 US tonnage / 3000 international all oceans, he combines his background in IT and mechanical systems with extensive hands-on expertise. His career has taken him across the Mediterranean, Gulf Coast, Great Lakes, Pacific, Atlantic, Caribbea...

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 Du...

Michael Albaum began his real estate investing journey over a decade ago with turnkey single-family homes. Recognizing the power of real estate, he has spent the last 10+ years owning and operating a diverse portfolio, including condos, small and commercial multifamily properties, value-add projects, NNN-leased properties, and short- and mid-term rentals—even expanding into international investmen...

Dana Dunford is the CEO of Hemlane, a venture-backed property management platform with over 28,000 rentals and $1B in payments processed. She is a strong advocate of purchasing properties anywhere, as the best investments are not typically in your backyard. She supports real estate investors in setting up the most intelligent process to manage rentals from a distance, while connecting them with lo...

Justin Goodin, founder of Goodin Development, a multifamily development firm that enables busy professionals to invest in real estate without the demands of being a landlord. Justin's journey is one of transformation and calculated risk. Starting his career as a multifamily underwriter at a bank, he quickly realized that the most significant financial benefits in real estate lay on the investor si...

Mark Willis is a Certified Financial Planner™ and the owner of Lake Growth Financial Services, a Chicago-based financial firm. As a three-time #1 best-selling author, Mark has empowered hundreds of clients to reclaim control over their financial futures using proven, tax-efficient strategies. He specializes in helping individuals and businesses build wealth, grow their enterprises, and achieve las...

Tilden Moschetti, Esq. is a syndication attorney that focuses exclusively on Regulation D offerings for real estate syndicators, business owners, entrepreneurs, and private equity funds. Tilden is a highly regarded expert in syndication as an attorney, a syndication coach, General Counsel to two private equity funds, and an active syndicator himself. He has been featured on NPR, NBC News, People M...

Jacob Vanderslice is the co-founder of VanWest Partners and a seasoned real estate investor since 2005. He oversees the creation of self-storage investment portfolios and leads the Investor Relations team, known for its exceptional stewardship and transparency. Jacob is dedicated to maintaining long-term relationships with investment partners, with many renewing commitments over the years. Under h...

Anders Jacobson is an investor, consultant, entrepreneur, and the founder of Brighton Capital. Prior to multifamily, he built two businesses in the door to door sales industry. He has expertise in Sales, Leadership, Business & Real Estate. He started investing in multifamily in 2017 and has ownership in 2500+ units across Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina. His mission now...

Craig Cecilio is the CEO and founder of DiversyFund, a financial technology company revolutionizing access to private real estate investments. With over 25 years of experience, Craig has not only raised over $1 billion in capital but also built a thriving community of over 1 million members and 35,000+ investors. As a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader, Craig has founded and scaled multiple...

Joe and Jenn Delle Fave are the dynamic duo behind *The Creative Finance Playbook*, the leading resource for learning how to acquire real estate without traditional bank financing, credit dependency, or large cash reserves. With over two decades of combined experience, they have become recognized experts in the real estate community. As hosts of *The Creative Finance Playbook Podcast*, ranked in t...