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Multifamily Missteps Hosted by Christy Keeton

Christy Keeton - Real Operator. Real Missteps. Real Solutions.www.keetonrealtyinvestments.com

Are you tired of the "rainbows and butterflies" approach in multifamily investing, where everything unfolds seamlessly, and everybody wins? You never see “behind the scenes” reality.

If you resonate with our perspective, acknowledging that true insights emerge from navigating mistakes and challenges, then you're in the right place. 


Join Christy Keeton, your host, as she dives into the missteps and lessons learned encountered by active apartment operators.


In these episodes, we embark on a journey to dissect and analyze the pitfalls within the multifamily project life cycle, focusing on the crucial stages of Finding, Funding, Fixing, or Flipping a project. 


Instead of glossing over setbacks, we shine a spotlight on them, providing a valuable learning experience for our audience. Each episode concludes not only by revealing how the issue at hand was rectified but also by sharing other priceless lessons derived from the experience.


It's an unfiltered exploration of the multifamily investment landscape, revealing the intricate tapestry of challenges and solutions that make the journey worthwhile.

Episodes

50% of the Equity - Spencer Gray

Spencer Gray is the founder and president of Gray Capital, LLC, and Gray Properties, LLC. He has developed, leads, and executes investment strategy, performs underwriting and due diligence of all assets in the Gray Capital portfolio, and interfaces with investors. Let’s jump into Spencer’s story and get expert advice from a real estate pro! Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 03:11] Opening Segment How to get in touch with Spencer See links below Spencer talks about his background an...

Oct 20, 202020 minEp. 47

Be Comfortable With The Market - Chris Larsen

I had the pleasure of speaking with Chris Larsen today. Chris is a real estate expert, author, podcast host, and founder plus Managing Partner of Next-Level Income. Chris has been investing in and managing real estate for over 20 years. He is deeply passionate about helping investors become financially independent through education and investment opportunities with his experience. Let’s jump into Chris’s story and get expert advice from a real estate pro! Things you will learn in this episode: [...

Oct 15, 202030 minEp. 41

In 2016 market heated up in Chicago - David Evans

I had the pleasure of speaking with David Evans today. David is a real estate expert and the Founder of the Investment Property Advisors LLC. With his deep passion for real estate, David’s primary focus is advising investors on how to best position themselves when buying and selling investment property to minimize risk while increasing their upside. [00:01 - 07:39] Opening Segment How to get in contact with David See links below David talks about his career background and journey in real estate ...

Oct 15, 202019 minEp. 45

I Didn't Understand the Retail - Matt Anices

I had the pleasure of talking with Matt Anices, a multi-family investor, and syndicator. He also serves as a sales consultant for a development company in Atlanta, Georgia, and currently a sales executive at Lead Revenue, LLC. Let's jump into Matt’s story and get expert advice from a real estate pro! [00:01 – 07:40] Opening Segment Matt Anices talks about his background and how he got into real estate He shares that he started in real estate by learning from and linking with the right peopl...

Sep 15, 202022 minEp. 39

5.2 MM Lost in the Wire - Bruce Petersen

I had the pleasure of speaking with the Founder of The Apartment Guy℠, Bruce Petersen. He is a serial syndicator of large multi-family properties throughout Central Texas. Let’s jump into Bruce’s story and get expert advice from a real estate pro! Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:10] Opening Segment Bruce talks about his background and where his journey began The first one to graduate high school in his family, dropped out of college and failing in the retail industry Found a g...

Sep 10, 202026 minEp. 35

We'll Fund it without the Lender - Feras Moussa

Feras Moussa graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in Computer Science and worked at Microsoft. In his first 12 months, he built his portfolio completing nine closings. Feras then scaled up into Apartments and started Disrupt Equity with Ben. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 – 07:52] Opening Segment How to get in contact with Feras See the links below Feras talks about his background in real estate Leveraging existing process in systems and software What led to the na...

Sep 08, 202020 minEp. 34

The Wild Wild West - Ben Wuollet

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.

Sep 01, 202019 minEp. 33

That's Why We Fired Them - Devin Elder

I had the pleasure of speaking with real estate entrepreneur, and the founder and principal of DJE Texas Management Group, Devin Elder. Let's jump into Devin's story and get expert advice on how you can switch from single-family to multifamily real estate. [00:01 – 03:23] Opening Segment Devin Elder talks about his background and how his journey began Spent about ten years in corporate America Wanted to be an entrepreneur (pursued real estate) [03:24 – 10:11] From Flipping Houses to Ap...

Aug 28, 202030 min

Trust But Verify - David Pere

David Pere is an active-duty Marine who devotes his free time to teaching service members and veterans how to build wealth through real estate investing, entrepreneurship, and personal finance. In this episode, David shares some of his experiences and issues that he faced on his investment deals so we can all learn from it. Let’s jump into David’s story and get expert advice to avoid any potential issue from a real estate pro! Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 03:24] Opening Segmen...

Aug 25, 202031 minEp. 31

No Pushing - Spencer Hilligoss

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Spencer Hilligoss. Spencer is a real estate expert, Founder of Madison Investing, former technology leader, and part of Forbes 2019 Real Estate Council. With a 13-year track record of building high-performing teams across five companies, he is passionate about real estate investing and helping others achieve their goals through real estate. Let’s jump into Spencer’s story and get expert advice from a real estate pro! Things you will learn in this episode...

Aug 11, 202036 minEp. 29

They Backed Out - Leslie Awasom

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.

Aug 06, 202023 minEp. 27

Speculating vs Investing - Paul Moore

Today I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with the Managing Partner of Wellings Capital , Mr. Paul Moore. Let’s get into Paul’s story and wisdom on making the right investments and his mistakes in the multifamily field and his so you can avoid them. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:00] Opening Segment I introduce our guest, Paul Moore Paul Introduces himself and gives his background of how he started flipping properties then realized he wanted to get into multifamily real e...

Jul 30, 202018 minEp. 26

Man On Fire - Matt Faircloth

I had the pleasure of talking with Math Faircloth, President and Director of Investments of The DeRosa Group, a family-owned business dedicated to transforming lives through real estate. Let's dive into Matt’s story and get expert advice on real estate investing. [00:01 – 06:45] Opening Segment Matt Faircloth talks about his background and how his journey in real estate began His first deal was a single-family home he rented to two friends After getting married, he and wife started The DeRo...

Jul 23, 202041 minEp. 24

They Are Shooting - Jason Yarusi

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the CO-Founder of Yarusi Holdings , Jason Yarusi. Let’s dive into Jason’s story of the missteps and how to improve the value of the asset to provide a monthly passive income. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 05:19] Opening Segment Fabiola talks about her background and how he got into the multifamily real estate Connect with Jason, see below for the links [05:20 - 17:50] Problems Affecting Real Estate and How to Improve the Operations Jaso...

Jul 21, 202027 minEp. 23

Getting Over the Hump - Kyle Mitchell

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with a multifamily syndicator, co-founder of Limitless Estates , Kyle Mitchell. Listen to Kyle 's story of how multifamily investment can be successful with consistency. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:20] Opening Segment Connect with Kyle Mitchell +5628335010. See below for his social links Kyle talks about his background and how he started investing in real estate [04:21 - 09:36] Kyle’s First Multifamily Deal Kyle shares an exciting ...

Jul 14, 202025 minEp. 22

Its My Own Cash - Fabiola Fleuranvil

I had the pleasure today to speak with real estate developer + CEO of Blueprint Creative Group , Fabiola Fleuranvil. Let’s jump into Fabiola’s story of how to scale your business into investing in affordable senior living development projects. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:55] Opening Segment Fabiola talks about her background and her investing journey Connect with Fabiola, see below for the links [06:56 - 14:31] How to Scale Your Business From Small To Big deal Fabiola shar...

Jun 30, 202026 minEp. 20

Too Many Hands in the Pot - Ryan Groene

I had the pleasure of speaking with the mobile home park investor and director of operations of Buckeye Communities , Ryan Groene. Let’s dive into Ryan’s story of how learning from your mistakes can help you grow better. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 – 5:47] Opening Segment Ryan talks about his background and how his journey began Studied finance in college Worked in financial analysis and investments companies [05:48 – 10:29] Ryan’s Missteps Ryan talks about his business and par...

Jun 23, 202024 min

I Should Have Bought It - Jeffrey Holst

I had the pleasure of speaking with the speaker and founder of Old Fashioned Real Estate Group , Jeffery Holst. Let’s jump into Jeffrey’s story and get and expert real estate advice from a real estate pro! Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 04:10] Opening Segment Jeffrey talks about his background and where his journey began He was diagnosed with leukemia Visit Jeffrey’s personal website Jeffreyholst.com Listen to his show the Old Fashioned Real Estate Show [04:11 - 14:27] Jeffrey’s...

Jun 09, 202023 minEp. 15

I Was Asking for Money - Tim Kelly

I had the pleasure of speaking with the Director of Multifamily Education & Executive Partner at Active Duty Passive Incom , Tim Kelly. Let’s jump into Tim’s story of the recipe to success that you could apply to any facet of life. Things you will learn in this episode: [00:01 - 06:27] Opening Segment Tim talks about his background and his real estate journey Free Coach Session with Tim. Call +1 847-910-9161 Tim mentions Robert Kiyosaki , Tom Wheelwright , Grant Cardone Tim talks about he di...

Jun 02, 202031 minEp. 14

Don't Over Pay - Ryan Wehner

Knowing the ingredients, the projections, and understanding the staff will save you in the long run. Ryan Wehner talks about some of the common missteps and the important role relationship plays in real estate. He delves into the ingredients and some of the factors that come into play when acquiring a new property. Because each property isn’t the same, vetting property and properly placing management is key to the property’s success. Ryan Wehner is a Property Manager with over 25,000 units and c...

May 21, 202047 minEp. 12

Don't Cash Flow the Rehab - Colin Douthit

Colin Douthit joins Jerome Myers on the Myers Methods Presents Multifamily Missteps Podcast to discuss the missteps in his early property management days. We learn why he believes you shouldn't try to cash flow the rehab of your property. Colin also shares the details on why he has decided to use a debt broker instead of going directly to the bank. Colin believes that the most important thing you can do is know the rules In this weeks show we learn about: - why physical vacancy goes up when...

May 12, 202028 minEp. 10

Community Makes the Difference - Janene Tompkins

Janene Tompkins joins Jerome Myers on the Myers Methods Presents Multifamily Missteps Podcast to discuss the missteps with her units being "retail" purposes and the struggles associated with strong property management. We learn why she believes that real estate is a great addition to her stock market investments. Janene also shares the details on how she inherited a pitbull puppy. Janene believes that the most important thing you can do to make your property do well is creating a sense...

May 10, 202029 minEp. 9

Rejected Certificate of Occupancy - Andrew Keel

With every story, there’s a beginning, middle, and end, but always expect to the unexpected. Andrew Keel shares his stories of starting as a Lonnie Dealer, flipping homes around Central Florida, and his $60,000 mistake. He delves into the consequences of not doing due diligence, contacting veterans who have experience in the field, and forming partnerships. He gives insight into investing in mobile homes, mobile home parks, and the benefits of personal and professional development. Andrew Keel i...

Apr 23, 202018 minEp. 5

Putting Up 100k Hard - Ryan Narus

Ryan Narus joins Jerome Myers on the Myers Methods Presents Multifamily Missteps Podcast to discuss the missteps going from being rejected by 40 banks trying to get into his first deal to closing a $10,000,00 deal. We learn the risk associated with 1031 exchanges. Ryan shares how he went to 40 banks and got rejected and how they put up 100k hard to buy an extra 30 days to smooth out a deal. He also takes us through a break down on how he makes it easy for sellers, why he is comfortable putting m...

Apr 21, 202028 minEp. 4