What if you could secure unlimited funding for your real estate deals without ever relying on banks? Jay Conner, a seasoned investor since 2003, shares how he transformed his business after the 2008 financial crash by developing a private money system that raised $2.15 million in just months. Discover how Jay’s approach generates seven-figure profits while requiring less than 10 weekly work hours. From creative financing strategies like subject-to-deals to the mindset shifts that unlocked financ...
Jan 15, 2025•36 min•Ep. 145
What separates successful multifamily investors from those who struggle—better systems, more innovative strategies, or the willingness to learn from costly mistakes? In this conversation, Christy Keeton and Lane Kawaoka explore the unfiltered truths of multifamily investing. From scaling a portfolio of over 10,000 units to managing risks like foundation issues and tenant challenges, Lane shares the lessons, strategies, and mindset shifts that shaped his journey. Ready to learn how to navigate th...
Jan 08, 2025•38 min•Ep. 144
How do you turn setbacks into stepping stones, and how can multifamily investing unlock a life of freedom and purpose? In this episode of Multifamily Missteps, Tony Lopes, founder of Dirty Boots Capital, shares his inspiring journey from mechanical engineering to owning over 400 multifamily units. Through candid stories, he reveals the challenges and mistakes he faced, the lessons he learned, and how partnerships and focus helped him scale his success. Listeners will explore strategies to uncove...
Jan 01, 2025•32 min•Ep. 143
Are you ready to embrace the unvarnished truths of multifamily real estate investing? Join Christy Keeton as she hosts Whitney Elkins-Hutten, a seasoned real estate expert, to uncover the pivotal lessons that shaped Whitney’s inspiring journey from her first flip to building a $800 million portfolio. Whitney shares her early struggles, the power of partnerships, and the transformative value of diversification. Gain actionable insights into thriving in unpredictable markets, building meaningful c...
Dec 25, 2024•32 min•Ep. 142
How can personal challenges fuel the journey to financial independence, and what does it take to create thriving communities through impactful real estate investing? Michelle Jeong, founder of FIRE Capital, shares how her transition from tech to real estate became a mission to provide affordable housing while empowering others to pursue financial freedom. Through her candid reflections, Michelle unpacks the realities of multifamily investing, from managing missteps in property management to buil...
Dec 18, 2024•32 min•Ep. 141
What does it take to turn ambition into a thriving real estate legacy while navigating challenges, creating consistent wealth, and making a lasting impact? Zach Lemaster, CEO of Rent to Retirement, shares his transformative journey from optometrist to real estate leader, offering practical insights and strategies that anyone can use to achieve financial success. In this episode, Zach reveals how he leveraged tools like the 1031 exchange, built a portfolio through consistent action, and overcame ...
Dec 11, 2024•30 min•Ep. 140
What does it take to thrive in the competitive world of multifamily real estate? Is it focus, strategy, or the ability to embrace challenges? Justin Goodin shares his journey from flipping single-family homes in college to leading multimillion-dollar ground-up developments. He offers a unique perspective on the importance of laser-focused specialization, building a personal brand, and putting tenants at the heart of every project. Listeners will gain valuable insights on avoiding common pitfalls...
Dec 04, 2024•20 min•Ep. 139
What’s the most crucial element for success in real estate: strategy, partnerships, or mindset? Gino Barbaro shares how he built a multifamily empire by focusing on the right partnerships, a solid framework, and the psychology of money. Learn how to avoid common investing mistakes and create a scalable business. Ready to discover the key to real estate success? Tune in as Gino Barbaro reveals how aligning strategy, partnerships, and mindset can transform your investment journey. Listen now! 00:0...
Nov 27, 2024•34 min•Ep. 138
What would you do if your first real estate deal went wrong? In this episode, Andrew Reichert shares how he transformed early mistakes into lessons that led to managing over 3,600 units. From his first duplex to scaling a multimillion-dollar portfolio, Andrew’s story highlights the real challenges of multifamily investing—missed projections, structural issues, and the importance of due diligence. Listeners can expect to hear real-life lessons from early missteps, strategies for managing risk in ...
Oct 09, 2024•17 min•Ep. 137
What does moving from a traditional career to financial freedom through real estate take? Keshav Kolur, founder of Clive Capital, shares his journey from reading Rich Dad Poor Dad to making his first syndication investment in multifamily real estate. Hear how he turned his desire for multiple income streams into a successful real estate career, and learn why he believes real estate outside the stock market is key to building wealth. Listeners will gain insights into real estate syndications, bui...
Oct 02, 2024•26 min•Ep. 136
How do you go from being homeless to owning over 100 doors in real estate? Ray Glymph, an award-winning investor and business coach, shares his inspiring story of resilience and success. Recognized by platforms like Yahoo and Google and honored with the NAACP Champion of Change award, Ray has helped entrepreneurs of all levels transform their businesses. In this episode, he reveals the hard lessons learned from early real estate missteps, the importance of adding value to properties, and the pow...
Sep 25, 2024•25 min•Ep. 135
Is success in multifamily investing just about buying the right property, or do the real dangers lie in the details you might miss? In this episode, Christy Keeton talks with real estate attorney and investor Bishoy Habib, who shares a shocking story about an investor losing millions because of a single missing clause. Bishoy reveals key lessons from his career, including how to avoid common legal pitfalls, protect your investments, and form the right partnerships. Ready to safeguard your invest...
Sep 18, 2024•24 min•Ep. 134
What separates successful multifamily investors from those who struggle? Is it about finding the perfect deal or navigating inevitable challenges? Christy Keeton talks with Julie Anne Peterson about critical lessons from real estate missteps, covering topics like rate caps, economic vacancy, and building the right partnerships. Julie shares unfiltered stories and practical advice for avoiding common mistakes and thriving in today’s market. Tune in to learn how to turn setbacks into success and m...
Sep 11, 2024•31 min•Ep. 133
What truly separates a successful real estate investor from the rest? In this episode, a former professional hockey player, Bob Lachance, shares his journey from the rink to real estate success. He opens up about the mistakes that shaped his career, the importance of keeping emotions in check, and how virtual assistants can take your business to the next level. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your strategy, this episode offers insights that could change how you approach in...
Sep 04, 2024•22 min•Ep. 132
Is the promise of passive income in real estate too good to be true? Emma Powell, a seasoned multifamily investor, pulls back the curtain on what it takes to succeed in this field. From her start as a real estate photographer to becoming a full-time investor, Emma shares the challenges of raising capital, finding the right partners, and why the journey is far from easy. If you’re questioning whether multifamily investing is the right path for you, this episode provides the raw, unfiltered truth....
Aug 29, 2024•32 min•Ep. 131
Join Christy in this episode of Multifamily Missteps as she dives deep into the crucial process of due diligence for multifamily properties. Learn how to avoid common financial pitfalls, such as improperly assessing taxes, insurance, and renovation costs, and discover the importance of reviewing leases and existing contracts. Christy shares real-life experiences, including a case where overlooked lease details led to a short financial strain. She emphasizes the need for thorough physical inspect...
Jun 27, 2024•18 min
Steven takes us on the journey of beginner landlord to the most recent lending environment. Join us for the pitfalls of gut instinct and floating-rate loans. Buckle up! Support the show Are you feeling overwhelmed with Multifamily deal analysis? Are you uncertain about the right investment? Christy is an expert underwriter and mentor and wants help you on your journey! Visit her website at www.ChristyKeeton.com to book a discovery call now....
Jun 18, 2024•29 min
In this short episode, Christy takes you down the path of her first 2 deals that had the SAME misstep! Support the show Are you feeling overwhelmed with Multifamily deal analysis? Are you uncertain about the right investment? Christy is an expert underwriter and mentor and wants help you on your journey! Visit her website at www.ChristyKeeton.com to book a discovery call now....
Jun 04, 2024•12 min
Having the right inspector on-site is crucial. Join Jerome as he shares his journey of acquiring a 20-unit and an 8-unit property from the same owner, both closing on the same day. Discover the critical missteps that could have cost him and his partners dearly. Tune in as he dives into issues with HVAC systems and emphasizes the importance of attention to detail, right down to misplaced commas. You'll appreciate the integrity with which he addresses his errors. Support the show Are you feel...
May 28, 2024•25 min
Aiming for a huge target is not at all bad, but the harsh reality should also be considered. In this episode, we feature Matthew Drouin and his story of doing a deal that entails facing problematic neighborhoods and people down on their luck. He talks about his experience of regret looking upon himself as a hero and brings the invaluable lessons he learned from it. [00:00 - 08:51] When the Harsh Truth Slaps, We Go Back to What Matters Back into real estate by accident as a residential agent The ...
Dec 27, 2022•19 min
Holding your money too tightly to invest for inspection would be a big mistake. Michael Sampson notes that it's important to work with a good real estate broker and have professional inspections done on your properties to make sure they're in good condition. He also advises patience when growing a real estate portfolio, as successes can take time to build. [00:00 - 07:13] Lessons Learned from Multifamily Investing Spend money upfront for inspection Do your research and work with a good...
Dec 20, 2022•13 min
How much do we know about the property before we make a deal? In this episode, Tommy Brant addresses the importance of financial due diligence and how knowing the owners is just as essential as knowing the assets. Tommy also shares how taking the lead on the deal helped create value for him and his partners. [00:01 - 17:18] The Deal that Eluded Me Tommy shares how he got his start in real estate Forming a team with the broker's contact Finding problems during financial due diligence [17:19 ...
Aug 23, 2022•22 min
Planning to get the deal requires consideration of a strategic exit too. In this episode, Sam Wilson talks about his investment and exit strategies, avoiding mistakes in the future, and how important it is to make sure that there are out clauses in contracts in order to protect oneself. Listen closely as Sam provides listeners with valuable advice on how to make life count by doing the things that don't always count. [00:01 - 13:36] How to Secure a Contractual Agreement with Sellers Have re...
Jun 28, 2022•20 min
Is it possible to generate passive income while on active duty? Of course! Listen in as Tim Kelly and Jerome Myers emphasize the importance of education and networking to becoming successful in real estate investing. In this episode, Tim explains how to create a community of like-minded individuals in order to leverage relationships and access opportunities. Tune in as he shares stories of his own successes and failures. This is a signal for you to take the necessary steps to achieve your own go...
Jun 14, 2022•25 min
Many people can get involved as you start your real estate journey, so how do we make sure that the people we have are worthy of our trust? Verifying information and clear communication are keys. In today’s episode, Jerome Myers interviews Dave Seymour, who has a background as a firefighter turned into a real estate investor. Listen as he shares his struggles with the consequences of the downturn in the market. They discuss how property values can go down, even in good times, and how this affect...
May 17, 2022•26 min
Wisdom comes from experience and learning from mistakes. Perhaps for those starting in multifamily investing, being a bit more conservative at first and taking calculated risks is the way. Do not take for granted the relationships you are developing along the way as this may turn out to be more valuable than what you are earning. My guest, Justin Britto, talks about how he became an investor, what mistakes he has made in the past, and how he has learned from them. He also shares advice for aspir...
May 10, 2022•27 min
Do you have an exit strategy? A lot of risks go into your investment if you do have one. In today’s episode, my guest, Ben Fraser, discusses the implications of ensuring assets worth more in the future and being able to protect the investment at the same time. Listen closely as he talks about the dangers of over-leveraging in the current market environment and how to avoid getting trapped in a cycle of debt. [00:01 - 05:26] Opening Segment Ben Fraser on the managing real estate turbulence Figuri...
May 03, 2022•25 min
What makes the real estate industry attractive is how you can attain a huge cash flow passively. However, is that the truth or is there something more? In today's episode, Axel Ragnarsson discloses his story and reminds us of the due diligence to establish when assessing deals, the ramifications of not working with key persons in transactions, and the dangers of complacency and how it can put you in a tough spot. [00:01 - 04:49] Opening Segment Get to know today's guest, Axel Ragnarsso...
Apr 26, 2022•24 min
It is perfectly normal for some people to leave you and come into your life. In real estate, however, it should not be. When the people leaving your properties are more than those who come in, you should realize there’s a problem, and you need to pinpoint and address that problem fast. Luckily for Sonya Rocvil, she realized that there’s something wrong with their property and they were able to address it. [00:01 - 03:07] Opening Segment I welcome today’s guest, Sonya Rocvil Connect with Sonya Li...
Apr 19, 2022•25 min
When the property turns out to be way too problematic to handle, it is easier to give up on it. So, should we do it? Alex Moore argues otherwise, saying that as long as you have multiple plans in place, it is even harder not to be successful in real estate investing. Also, she leaves a valuable tip for any investor to avoid huge headaches and uncover deeper issues - touring the property at night - and there are good reasons for that. [00:01 - 04:23] Opening Segment Alex Moore on being a nurse pr...
Apr 12, 2022•15 min
