Multifamily Insights

After growing up in the south suburbs of Chicago, Kirby Atwell served 11 years on active duty in the U.S. military, first attending the United States Military Academy at West Point and then traveling the world as an officer in the Army. In 2011, he left the service and earned his MBA with a focus on real estate finance. While attending graduate school, he started his first real estate investment c...

Lindsay Sharma is the founder of Lindsay Sharma Property Buyers. Before starting this company, she worked for a real estate investor, where she gained valuable experience. Lindsay has been actively involved in the Little Rock, Arkansas area with real estate investing. Her mission is to provide quality housing for quality tenants while ensuring an above-average return on investment (R.O.I) for inve...

Steven Andrews is a real estate investor, business coach, and author with nearly a decade's experience working in the real estate rental market. He founded SOARX Consulting in 2023 to empower individuals to turn their real estate dreams into reality. Within nine years, Steven went from buying properties to supplement his income to pursuing real estate full-time. Today, he owns and manages hundreds...

Barbara Isabel, raised in Spain by a family of developers, was destined for a career in real estate. Growing up, she shadowed her father as he built luxurious condominiums and single-family homes worldwide. Barbara graduated from ICADE's prestigious School of Law, passed the bar, and later earned a Master's in Dispute Resolution and Advanced Negotiation from Pepperdine. Now with The Agency Beverly...

Frank B. Hanna, Jr., ChFC®, Private Wealth Advisor has a passion for helping individuals build wealth. After running successful family establishments in the restaurant / hospitality industry, he made a bold transition into finance, driven by a desire for fulfillment and a recognized gap in the industry. With his unique perspective as an entrepreneur, Frank brings captivating storytelling and exper...

Deborah Smith is Co-Founder and CEO of The CenterCap Group and heads the firm's Strategic Capital and M&A and Execution efforts. Prior to forming The CenterCap Group, Ms. Smith was Co-Head of M&A and a Senior Managing Director with CB Richard Ellis Investors (CB Richard Ellis's $40 billion AUM investment management business). She joined CBREI in July 2007 to co-head the build out of the firm's M&A...

Alan Underwood is a multifaceted entrepreneur, real estate developer, and investor with a diverse portfolio spanning restaurants, automotive, insurance, aviation, and real estate. A passionate pilot and public speaker, he leverages his expertise to make a positive impact on communities. His entrepreneurial journey began at 22, launching a pizza restaurant chain which he expanded and sold before mo...

Kyle McKinney is the visionary behind Pentagon Property Academy, an ecosystem comprised of community, education, and mentorship for property owners. Having recently launched in the multifamily space with an emphasis on sound multifamily asset management, Kyle is determined to empower property owners, syndicators, and landlords on how to execute asset management with unparalleled efficiency and imp...

Ben Reinberg is the CEO and Founder of Alliance Consolidated Group of Companies, LLC. They focus their investments on net leased properties. Their portfolio includes medical, retail, industrial and office properties. These deals range in value from $1M to $25M. Prior to founding Alliance, Ben established Hillcrest Trading, Ltd., a national acquisition, and management firm, and has since amassed a...

Andrew Reichert is the CEO and founder of Birgo, a private equity real estate firm based in Pittsburgh, managing $315 million in assets across 3,300+ multifamily units. Since launching Birgo in 2012, Andrew has grown the firm to over 90 employees, focusing on raising capital, acquiring, and managing multifamily residential properties. His leadership has helped many investors build wealth while fos...

Steve Trang is the founder of the Real Estate Disruptors movement. He started the Real Estate Disruptors podcast in the middle of 2018 to inspire wholesalers and real estate agents to double their incomes by adding a 2nd leg to their business. The podcast has now grown to over 100,000 downloads per month with new members of the community sharing their success story every week. Steve's legacy will...

Garrett Lynch, a graduate of Illinois State University with a degree in Marketing, Sales, and Organizational Leadership, initially managed a successful nightlife business in Chicago. Leveraging his industry contacts, he began investing in small multifamily projects with foreign capital. In 2013, at the age of 26, Garrett co-founded a multifamily acquisitions firm, starting with D class Section 8 p...

Jill Jensen is a real estate investor who in 2022 skipped single-family homes and jumped into commercial properties, focusing on mobile home parks. Her entrepreneurial journey began with impressive door-to-door sales earning six figures in one summer, leading her to start a nationwide pest control company. Now, Jill is the Chief Investment Officer at Sonos Capital, raising capital to invest in lar...

Travis Watts has been investing since 2009, with experience in multifamily, single-family, and vacation rentals. Before becoming the Director of Investor Relations at Ashcroft Capital, Travis was an investor with Ashcroft Capital for several years and has invested in more than 30% of their multifamily syndication opportunities. Travis now dedicates his time to educating others in the world of inve...

Bradley is a Business Growth Coach, certified Value Builder, creator of The Rainmaker to Architect Assessment, and host of the Above The Business Podcast. Each week, he shows other entrepreneurs & business owners how  to install the systems, processes, and routines their business needs to grow and scale. The ultimate outcome? Business owners have a successful business that creates the freedom and...

Dave Foster, a Qualified Intermediary (QI) investment professional, understands that real estate is really an investment in your future. As a multi-industry visionary, he has over 20 years of experience working in all phases of real estate investing. From commercial to residential, he brings his clients a fresh perspective and clear vision for strategic development. As an investor himself, he view...

Bethany Finch, the Remote RV Investor and founder of American Made Home Solutions. Bethany has over 27 years founding and running 4 separate companies; a credit hacking business, an executive rental business, a single family residential renovation business, and a multifamily syndication business. Bethany spent many of her years also teaching both K-12 students and adults in a variety of subjects s...

Mark Khuri has been an avid real estate investor for over 17 years. Throughout his career, he has been involved in sourcing, underwriting, acquiring, raising capital, rehabilitating, managing and selling both residential and commercial investments throughout multiple markets in the US. Mark has analyzed thousands of investment opportunities and has successfully bought, renovated, sold and invested...

Mike Mannino is a licensed Master Builder in Michigan and Florida. With over 35 years in the construction industry. He has built, renovated, and remodeled residential houses, including multimillion dollar homes for local celebrities. He founded several multimillion-dollar companies that build and flip houses, and invest in multifamily real estate.   In this episode, we talked to Michael about mana...

Johnoson Crutchfield is a multifaceted entrepreneur, educator, and real estate expert. With a family-focused approach, he excels in mentoring teachers and entrepreneurs, especially in educational leadership, business, real estate, and faith-based initiatives. He has successfully amassed over 500 rental units with assets valued at over $30,000,000. John combines his expertise in real estate with hi...

Josh Ziegelbaum is responsible for managing investor communications, capital commitments, individual and commercial relationships, as well as overall support of the company's growth initiatives. The dynamic work experience Josh has gained throughout his career gives him a unique perspective on both capital raising and operations. Prior to joining Circuit City, Josh worked as Director of Investor R...

Amy Rubenstein, CEO of Clear Investment Group and Partner at Windy City RE, commands a formidable presence in the real estate investment realm, having overseen transactions exceeding half a billion dollars since 2005. Hailing from Chicago, Amy is an alumna of Brandeis University, graduating Cum Laude. With two decades of experience in real estate, she holds licenses in California and Illinois, str...

Nathan Turner is the owner and president of Earnest Inc., a prominent figure in the US real estate market with a focus on mortgage note investing. His journey began in 2008 investing in performing and non-performing notes at significant discounts. Over the years, Nathan has adeptly navigated various aspects of mortgage note investing, employing both buy-and-hold and flip models to optimize returns...

Puja Talati is a co-founder of JT Capital and serves as the Chief Marketing Officer. She co-founded JT Capital in 2020, leading the firm's asset management and marketing arms. Before establishing JT Capital, Talati held a principal role in a real estate firm, successfully leading operations, asset management, and marketing. Her professional journey includes leadership positions in strategy and ope...

Robert Kennedy III, known as RK3, is a distinguished leadership communication expert, international keynote speaker, corporate trainer, and best-selling author with a career spanning over a decade. He has collaborated with renowned organizations globally, including AARP, Social Security Administration, U.S. Coast Guard, Barnes & Noble, and many more. RK3's dynamic presentations resonate deeply wit...