
Investing In Multifamily Properties | Drew Breneman’s Appearance On Cash Flow Connections - E102
06/12/24 • 39 min
The multifamily property market can feel like an intricate maze, with concerns about stability, market fluctuations, and achieving favorable returns often taking center stage. Despite dedicating countless hours to researching and analyzing potential opportunities, you might still find yourself grappling with uncertainty and apprehension. In this episode, Drew Breneman guests on the Cash Flow Connections Real Estate Podcast, where he shares his experiences of navigating these challenges and offers insights on mitigating the risks and pinpointing high-potential markets.
“Whenever things are going to turn positive in the real estate market, it’s going to happen fast” - Drew Breneman
In this episode, you will learn:
- The benefits of investing in multifamily properties, including stability, low risk, and strong appreciation.
- Key investment strategies and market considerations
- How to mitigate market volatility and make informed investment decisions during fluctuations.
- The transition from commercial properties to multifamily investments and the factors emphasizing better risk-adjusted returns for multifamily holdings.
- Insights on the current real estate market trends, including falling rents, increased cap rates, and strategies for conservative underwriting.
- The "secret sauce" of Breneman Capital, specifically targeting off-market deals for multifamily properties built after 1980 and utilizing advanced analytics tools for investment decisions.
Resources
- Listen to the original episode on the Cash Flow Connections Real Estate Podcast: https://cashflowconnections.com/e592-tt-how-to-invest-in-multifamily-in-todays-market/
- Read Hunter Thompson's book, 'Raising Capital for Real Estate: How to Attract Investors, Establish Credibility, and Fund Deals': https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Capital-Real-Estate-Credibility/dp/1712882120
This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:
https://www.zapods.com
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Breneman Capital: https://www.breneman.com
Investor List: https://www.breneman.com/invest
Passive RE Investor Guidebook: https://www.breneman.com/downloads
Connect with Drew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbreneman
The multifamily property market can feel like an intricate maze, with concerns about stability, market fluctuations, and achieving favorable returns often taking center stage. Despite dedicating countless hours to researching and analyzing potential opportunities, you might still find yourself grappling with uncertainty and apprehension. In this episode, Drew Breneman guests on the Cash Flow Connections Real Estate Podcast, where he shares his experiences of navigating these challenges and offers insights on mitigating the risks and pinpointing high-potential markets.
“Whenever things are going to turn positive in the real estate market, it’s going to happen fast” - Drew Breneman
In this episode, you will learn:
- The benefits of investing in multifamily properties, including stability, low risk, and strong appreciation.
- Key investment strategies and market considerations
- How to mitigate market volatility and make informed investment decisions during fluctuations.
- The transition from commercial properties to multifamily investments and the factors emphasizing better risk-adjusted returns for multifamily holdings.
- Insights on the current real estate market trends, including falling rents, increased cap rates, and strategies for conservative underwriting.
- The "secret sauce" of Breneman Capital, specifically targeting off-market deals for multifamily properties built after 1980 and utilizing advanced analytics tools for investment decisions.
Resources
- Listen to the original episode on the Cash Flow Connections Real Estate Podcast: https://cashflowconnections.com/e592-tt-how-to-invest-in-multifamily-in-todays-market/
- Read Hunter Thompson's book, 'Raising Capital for Real Estate: How to Attract Investors, Establish Credibility, and Fund Deals': https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Capital-Real-Estate-Credibility/dp/1712882120
This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:
https://www.zapods.com
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Breneman Capital: https://www.breneman.com
Investor List: https://www.breneman.com/invest
Passive RE Investor Guidebook: https://www.breneman.com/downloads
Connect with Drew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbreneman
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Manage Real Estate Investments While Working A 9-5 | Adam Sondgeroth of Sondgeroth Capital - E101
Navigating the complexities of real estate investing while working a full-time job can be daunting, and you might find yourself overwhelmed by the idea of taking that first step. In today's episode, seasoned investor Adam Sondgeroth shares his journey of overcoming these hurdles and successfully building a substantial real estate portfolio.
Adam is known for his hands-on approach and extensive portfolio management. He balances his full-time job as a railroad bridge inspector, all while leveraging unique strategies like lease options and owner financing, to thrive in the competitive market. His expertise extends into short-term lending and fix-and-flip projects, underscoring his versatility and commitment to real estate success.
“Don’t take advice from somebody that’s not in a position that you want to be in.” - Adam Sondgeroth
In this episode you will learn:
- How Adam transitioned into buying his first investment property.
- The importance of knowing your "why" in real estate investing and how to deal with naysayers.
- The challenges of successfully scaling up while holding down a full-time job.
- The significance of taking action in real estate investing rather than just acquiring knowledge.
- Strategies Adam used to secure owner-financed deals and the value of mentorship in his investment career.
- Adam's stance on hiring help and managing a large portfolio.
- The value of paid mentorship and real estate education.
Resources
- Reach out to Adam via email: [email protected]
- Visit Adam's website to see his company's offerings: https://www.sondgerothcapital.com
- Connect with Adam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-sondgeroth
This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:
https://www.zapods.com
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Breneman Capital: https://www.breneman.com
Investor List: https://www.breneman.com/invest
Passive RE Investor Guidebook: https://www.breneman.com/downloads
Connect with Drew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbreneman
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Build Investor Relationships that Fund Real Estate Deals | Andrew Dunn of VAC Development - E103
Building relationships with investors and effectively networking are crucial to success, especially in today’s sometimes overcrowded market. It can be frustrating trying to find the right set of ears to hear your pitch, figure out which conferences to attend, and how to use that time wisely. This episode offers insight into overcoming obstacles like securing equity commitments, and navigating partnerships and collaborations.
As a self-proclaimed "deal junkie", Andrew Dunn has positioned himself as an enthusiastic, intuitive and creative principal at VAC Development. His experience comes from residential fix-and-flip properties in the Las Vegas market and full-turn deal profiles of office, retail, industrial spaces and several hundred apartment dispositions. With a knack for identifying hidden gems in the market, Andrew's expertise spans industrial, retail, office, and PAD developments.
“Every assumption that you have in your model better have a story behind it.” - Andrew Dunn
In this episode you will learn:
- Why construction costs and interest rate environments are hampering the viability of many off-market real estate deals.
- How the focus on distressed assets is evolving towards identifying opportunities and value in inline shop retail properties.
- The strategies for conservative equity raising in real estate, including longer processes and a focus on core plus or value add opportunities.
- The importance of building trust with institutional investors and creating programmatic relationships for long-term success.
- The significance of networking and attending conferences intentionally to secure meetings with potential investors.
- Practical insights on the challenges and strategies for pitching real estate deals effectively, and obtaining equity commitments.
Resources
- Connect with Andrew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmdunn41/
- Follow Andrew on Twitter: https://x.com/andrewmdunn_
- Talk deals or opportunities with Andrew: [email protected]
- Check out Value Add Cowboy (VAC) Development's offerings: https://www.vacdevelopment.com/
This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency:
https://www.zapods.com
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Breneman Capital: https://www.breneman.com
Investor List: https://www.breneman.com/invest
Passive RE Investor Guidebook: https://www.breneman.com/downloads
Connect with Drew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewbreneman
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