Multifamily Missteps Hosted by Christy Keeton
Christy Keeton - Real Operator. Real Missteps. Real Solutions.
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.
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Ego in Real Estate - Julie Holly
Multifamily Missteps Hosted by Christy Keeton
06/29/21 • 39 min
Ego is a common obstacle that keeps people from succeeding in their personal endeavors. The same is the case in the real estate industry. If you are not willing to take the time and effort and only looking for a shortcut, you might feel that the industry has failed you, when in fact, you’ve failed yourself. Julie Holly believes that investing in real estate should be purpose-driven and not solely motivated by money.
[00:01 - 03:41] Opening Segment
- I welcome today’s guest, Julie Holly
[03:42 - 11:41] Wrestling With Your Ego
- How to manage your ego while investing in real estate
- The cold hard facts of real estate investing
- Should you be a sophisticated investor?
[11:42 - 22:06] Being Disciplined in Real Estate
- The frustrating part of investing in real estate
- The importance of discipline, real estate or not
- Investing in one market only
- Should you do this?
[22:07 - 32:07] Purpose-Driven Investing
- How to put yourself in a better position as a property owner
- Real estate that is driven not only by money
- Are you planning to invest in more than one market?
- Here’s Jerome’s advice for you
[32:08 - 39:04] Making Money in Real Estate
- Julie breaks down her approach in looking for properties outside her market
- What you should know about crimes in neighborhoods
- The 2 things to make money in real estate, regardless of the market
[39:05 - 40:10] Closing Segment
- Find Julie at the links below
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“If you don’t know what you’re investing in...you end up with a lot of work on your hands.” - Julie Holly
“You have to have the discipline and take the time.” - Julie Holly
Email [email protected] to get in touch with Julie or connect with her on LinkedIn. Visit Three Keys Investment to strategically grow your wealth without working harder. Listen to her on her podcast, Ask Me How I Know: Multifamily & Mindset
Learn more about Myers Methods of Multifamily Investing: http://bit.ly/37u6oK3
Register for Myers Methods Multifamily Investing Course: https://bit.ly/37iozkB
Learn more about the Mid-Atlantic Multifamily Conference: https://bit.ly/2V7SlCC
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.
They Cut My Loan Proceeds - Brian Briscoe
Multifamily Missteps Hosted by Christy Keeton
03/07/21 • 34 min
Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the CO-Founder and Marketing Manager of Four Oaks Capital, Brain Briscoe.
Let’s dive into Brian’s misstep story and how to come back from a cut in loan proceeds when you’ve overextended yourself.
[00:01 - 05:25] Opening Segment
- Brian Briscoe gives us his background story from Marine Corp to Multifamily Real Estate
- Contact Brian through Four Oaks Capital or contact directly at [email protected]
- Michael Blanck Coaching Program
[05:26 - 11:13] How to Launch
- Brian talks about the value of mentorship
- Brian shares how he launched himself into his first deal
- Don’t buy into the people teaching that you can start with zero down
[11:14 - 31:30] They Cut My Loan Proceeds
- Brian talks about overestimating the proceeds in the loan of his Franny May deal in the Scarborough area
- Brian walks us through how he was able to negotiate back up and fix the situation
- Changing the GP/LP split
- Brian gives us valuable advice about how to avoid this kind of situation
- Underwriting without assumptions
[31:31 - 34:57 ] Closing Segment
- What are your words of wisdom to our listeners?
- “Sharpen your pencil on everything” and “verify all assumptions”
- How long did it take you to close this deal?
- “The seller measured everything in business days to about 6 months.”
- Final words from me
Tweetable Quotes:
“Sharpen your pencil on everything...When you’re going through your underwriting or projections make sure there are no assumptions in there.” - Brian Briscoe
You can connect with Brian on LinkedIn, and Facebook, and definitely check out the Four Oaks Capital website.
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If you are interested in getting into multifamily or scaling your current business, hop over to our website myersmethod.com to grab your free four-step guide on how to get the ball rolling!
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.
Finding Partners to JV With - Richard Fowler
Multifamily Missteps Hosted by Christy Keeton
03/09/21 • 23 min
Joint ventures (JVs) in real estate is one way to participate in large real estate transactions. It has many benefits, including shared resources, additional capital, shared risks and expenses, and added credibility. JVs are commonly done by investors who think they cannot take on a deal by themselves. That’s when they find partners who can help them achieve their goals.
In participating in a JV, finding the right partner is key, but it is not enough. You also have to be the right partner for the investors you’ve found. Richard Fowler has learned how to do JVs the right way by knowing when to pursue them and when to try other options to raise capital such as syndications. He also learned about the importance of educating yourself in the real estate space.
[00:01 - 03:03] Opening Segment
- I welcome today’s guest, Richard Fowler
- Why he’s interested in joint ventures
[03:04 - 08:07] Large Multifamily Deals
- The opportunities that you should grab in real estate
- Richard prefers active investing because of this reason
[08:08 - 13:44] Joint Venture or Syndication?
- What you need to know about joint ventures in real estate
- Should you syndicate or do joint ventures?
- Listen to our exchange
- The importance of self-education in real estate
[13:45 - 18:00] Added Credibility
- How to get directly to the sellers?
- How to build credibility through a JV
[18:01 - 23:28] Closing Segment
- Connect with Richard! Links below
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“If you don’t have an experienced person on your team, it’s gonna be really difficult to raise capital.” - Jerome Myers
“If you don’t have a deal, it’s gonna be hard to find somebody with experience who’s interested in partnering with you.” - Jerome Myers
Resources Mentioned:
Connect with Richard by emailing [email protected]. You can also reach out to him on LinkedIn.
Learn more about Myers Methods of Multifamily Investing: http://bit.ly/37u6oK3
Register for Myers Methods Multifamily Investing Course: https://bit.ly/37iozkB
Learn more about the Mid-Atlantic Multifamily Conference: https://bit.ly/2V7SlCC
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.
Wire Fraud - Mike Morawski
Multifamily Missteps Hosted by Christy Keeton
09/21/21 • 35 min
While the potential for growth in the real estate business is staggering. Once you are in it and witness how much you can scale, it can be tempting to keep going. That’s definitely possible, however, in today’s episode, Mike Morawski reveals his story and reminds us of the dangers of not trimming loose ends in implementing business strategies. Hear how he managed the drastic uphills and downhills of the industry from its early parts and how those impacted his life all throughout.
[00:01 - 05:01] Opening Segment
- I welcome today’s guest, Mike Morawski
- How he sold his business and stumbled upon real estate
[05:02 - 12:16] The Significance of Information Disclosure to Investors
- The sudden shift in the market and the 2008 bubble
- Mike shares his struggles as a multi-business owner
- From being convicted for wire fraud to becoming a commendable real estate coach
[12:17 - 29:47] The Repercussions of Scaling Too Quickly
- The intentions may be good, but it’s important to check on the manner
- How Mike figured out the real estate systems at the early stages
- The contributory factors to realize in building confidence before scaling up
[29:48 - 35:55] Closing Segment
- How to position yourself towards proper execution
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“I had a guy walk up to me and said, ‘Hey, don't let these people beat you. All they want to do is take everything from you. And they can take your real estate, they can take your cars, they can take your business, they can destroy your family, but what they can't take is what you're made up of.’ ” - Mike Morawski
“[The investors] may panic, but be willing to just say, hey, we're in business. Business doesn't always go as planned. Here's what happened. We want you to be a part of the solution. I think that's something that I think more of us can do.” - Jerome Myers
Learn more about Myers Methods of Multifamily Investing: http://bit.ly/37u6oK3
Register for Myers Methods Multifamily Investing Course: https://bit.ly/37iozkB
Learn more about the Mid-Atlantic Multifamily Conference: https://bit.ly/2V7SlCC
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.
The Power of Consistency in Building Real Estate Wealth - Zach Lemaster
Multifamily Missteps Hosted by Christy Keeton
12/11/24 • 29 min
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 common pitfalls in investing.
With stories of growth, resilience, and lessons learned, this conversation will inspire you to rethink how you approach real estate and your financial future. Tune in now to discover how you, too, can create a legacy of success and impact!
00:00 - Introduction and Foundations of Multifamily Investing
05:59 - Lessons from Early Investments
13:04 - Scaling Strategies and Financial Independence
17:31 - Common Missteps and How to Avoid Them
24:00 - Building for the Future
28:12 - Recommendations and Inspiration
Connect with Zach!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zach-lemaster-7b1530238/
Website: https://www.renttoretirement.com/
Let’s discuss your goals and the legacy you want to leave for generations!
Interested in building your legacy? Click here to connect with us and explore your options!
Website: https://www.keetonrealtyinvestments.com/
Website: https://www.dancinginvestments.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christykeeton/
Key Quotes:
"Consistency over time is the key to success. You don’t need a home run; steady base hits build wealth." - Zach LeMaster
"Understanding tax benefits is a game changer—what separates real estate from other asset classes." - Zach LeMaster
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.
I Was Asking for Money - Tim Kelly
Multifamily Missteps Hosted by Christy Keeton
06/02/20 • 30 min
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 discovered multifamily
[06:28 - 18:12] How To Raise A Capital
- Tim talks about his approach to raising money and getting deals done
- Tim shares his struggles in raising capital
- Tim shares an interesting story on how he scales up the investor flow
[18:13 - 30:57] Finding Success in Real Estate Through Linkedin and Paid Coaching
- Tim gives tips on how LinkedIn can be used to network your business
- Tim gives valuable advice on finding success in the real estate business
- Invest in paid coaching
- Tim gives powerful words of wisdom about the recipe to success
- Learn, Network, Add Value and Take Action
Tweetable Quotes:
“If you're not willing to invest in yourself, I don't think you deserve to succeed in business” -Tim Kelly
“Your income is a direct result of how you grow as a person” -Tim Kelly
You can connect with Tim on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Youtube. Or visit his personal website thetimothykelly.com
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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.
Paying too Much In Taxes - Yonah Weiss
Multifamily Missteps Hosted by Christy Keeton
03/13/21 • 20 min
Today’s guest is a man who hardly needs an introduction if you’ve spent time in the multifamily space. I have with me, Yonah Weiss, business director for Madison Specs, and the host of the Weiss Advice Podcast. Yonah is an expert in saving millions in taxes for property owners using his method of Cost Segregation. Tune in a learn how Yonah helped a client save millions in taxes after first watching him pay too much.
Things you will learn in this episode:
[00:01 – 3:42] Opening Segment
- Yonah talks about his background
- Education and teach then moved into real estate
- Began with Madison working with cost-segregation
[03:43 – 09:39] Yonah’s Missteps Story
- Yonah breaks down cost segregation and how it affects people differently
- Yonah’s story of working with a top real estate broker who paid too much in taxes
- Ignorant to the tools that can save you millions in taxes
- Did not amend previous tax returns
[09:40 - 14:49] Yonah’s Methods
- The downsides to a cost seg study and ways around them
- The power and importance of using cost seg study correctly
- Do your due diligence when hiring a company to do your study
[14:50 – 20:29] Closing Segment
- The questions you need to ask when looking to hire a cost seg company
- What happens when you have audit protection
- Yonah’s words of wisdom - always ask questions
- Final words
Resources Mentioned:
Tweetable Quotes:
“All taxpayers are not equal. If you’re a real estate professional, you actually have the highest benefit of any certain type of taxpayer that’s out there. ” – Yonah Weiss
“Foundation is everything, if you don’t have a good foundation then the whole building will fall down.” - Yonah Weiss
Connect with Yonah on LinkedIn. Visit https://www.yonahweiss.com/ to learn more.
LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to learn more from mistakes and missteps by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.
If you are interested in getting into multifamily or scaling your current business, hop over to our website myersmethod.com to grab your free four-step guide on how to get the ball rolling!
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.
Make Sure You Tour the Property at Night - Alex Moore
Multifamily Missteps Hosted by Christy Keeton
04/12/22 • 15 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 practitioner for ten years and doing multifamily
- Good lessons from small multifamily investing - knowing the location very well
[04:24 - 08:14] Why You Should Opt for a Walkthrough At Night
- Why you should go back at night instead of only a day tour
- When there are more unpleasant outdoor activities at night
- The hard lesson of choosing your tenants
[08:15 - 11:39] Do Your Research and Get Involved
- Getting more information when you don’t know who’s paying
- Self-management due to smaller margins
- Applying the value of reconnaissance to multifamily
[11:40 - 15:28] Closing Segment
- Having multiple plans is key
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“Go back at night... Nighttime tells you a lot more about what's going on in an area than what's going on while people are either at work, or there are fewer people there.” - Alex Moore
“Asking more questions upfront and seeing if you can get more information is also a good thing too, that we learned that hey, are all the tenants paying on time? And if they're not, what's going on right now? What were the circumstances for that tenant? And are we pursuing any legal action at this point?” - Alex Moore
“I would encourage everybody who's concerned about all the things that can go wrong in real estate, to still get involved, because honestly, you will make it... You can mess up a lot of ways and still recover as long as you have a plan B and Plan C. So have multiple plans to turn an asset around because that is really the key.” - Alex Moore
Learn more about Myers Methods of Multifamily Investing: http://bit.ly/37u6oK3
Register for Myers Methods Multifamily Investing Course: https://bit.ly/37iozkB
Learn more about the Mid-Atlantic Multifamily Conference: https://bit.ly/2V7SlCC
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.
Trust But Verify - David Pere
Multifamily Missteps Hosted by Christy Keeton
08/25/20 • 31 min
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 Segment
- David talks about his journey in the investment
[03:25 - 15:29] Trust But Verify
- David talks about one of his deal and a contractor
- Faced some unforeseen issue with the contractor and the building
- Fix the house, sold it, and got half of his money
- Lost about $30.000
- What could we do to avoid this kind of issue
- Get a property manager to check the details in the property before giving any checks
- Change the billing structure to ensure what your contractor is doing and stays on schedule
- Increase the oversight on contractors and stricter contracts
- If you are interested in getting into multifamily or scaling your current business;
- hop over to our website myersmethod.com to grab your free four-step guide on how to get the ball rolling!
- Issues may come up, but you just have to adjust your system and keep pushing
[15:30 - 27:59] Have Everything in Writing
- David shares the story about one of his deal that had an issue with the property manager in 2018
- 40 Units mix-use building in Southwest Missouri for $3million
- Faced some weird issue by the second month of ownership
- He was losing two or $3,000 a month since
- Got the contract breached by the contractor and previous owner
- Put legal action proceeding for 14 months and scheduled on July for the jury court case on this deal
- David shares the lessons he got from this
- Always have his trusted property manager and have her to do the due diligent with him
- Have everything in writing, not just over the phone
- Be more decisive
[28:00 - 31:00] Closing Segment
- What are your words of wisdom to our listeners?
- Trust but verify
- “If you say that you are going to do something, you have to do it.”
- Always learn, network, and take action
- How to get in touch with David
- See links below
- Final words from me
Tweetable Quotes:
“Issues may come up, but you just have to adjust your system and keep pushing.” - David Pere.
“Trust but verify, always have everything in writing, and be more decisive. ” - David Pere.
“If you say that you are going to do something, you have to do it.” - David Pere.
You can connect with David on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Check his website at www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com.
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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.
How to Build a Multifamily Brand - Oliver Perry
Multifamily Missteps Hosted by Christy Keeton
07/14/21 • 26 min
Building your brand, whether you’re in real estate or another platform, requires you to identify who you want to serve and in turn determine how your service or skill addresses their problems. This is what Oliver Perry has learned so far in the multifamily real estate space. If the avatar is well defined, then the solutions will be clear. If there is clarity in the solutions he offers, then he’ll slowly be able to build a brand that’s unique to him.
[00:01 - 03:22] Opening Segment
- I welcome today’s guest, Oliver Perry
[03:23 - 11:28] Multifamily is a Math Problem
- Handling direct-to-seller conversations
- Who should be your target market?
- Mastering the underwriting process
[11:29 - 20:35] Building a Multifamily Brand
- Building your brand as a real estate investor
- The question to ask to start building your brand
- The 2 reasons people take action, real estate or not
[20:36 - 26:26] Closing Segment
- The importance of sales copy in your real estate investing
- Find Oliver at the links below
- Final words
Tweetable Quotes:
“Every decision that you make should be with your avatar in mind.” - Jerome Myers
“How do we actually create traffic? One is letters, two is phone calls, three is text messages, and four is networking.” - Jerome Myers
“What problem do you solve and how can you actually help people by solving that problem?” - Jerome Myers
“There is some selling in everything that you write.” - Jerome Myers
“The numbers just tell the story of the property.” - Jerome Myers
You can connect with Oliver by emailing [email protected] or get in touch with him on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. Check out The Oliver Perry Show and learn how to grow your money through real estate!
Learn more about Myers Methods of Multifamily Investing: http://bit.ly/37u6oK3
Register for Myers Methods Multifamily Investing Course: https://bit.ly/37iozkB
Learn more about the Mid-Atlantic Multifamily Conference: https://bit.ly/2V7SlCC
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.
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