Navigating Real Estate Investment with Emma Powell and August Viz | Passive Income AdventuresJoin Emma Powell in another exciting episode of 'Passive Income Adventures' as she interviews August Viz, Chief Investment Officer of CPI Capital. Emma and August dive deep into their real estate investment journeys, discussing multifamily investments, cross-border investment opportunities, and the essential factors that help make smart investment decisions. August shares his background, how he got into real estate, and the unique challenges and advantages of enabling Canadian investors to invest in US real estate. They also discuss the importance of good debt, market cycles, and how having a family has impacted their professional approaches. Don't miss this insightful conversation designed to educate and inspire investors at all levels.Connect with August:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/augustviz/CPI Capital: https://CPIcapital.comConnect with Emma:https://InvestWithEmma.comhttps://Highrise.group00:00 Welcome to Passive Income Adventures00:51 Meet August Vinaz: From Real Estate Family to Chief Investment Officer02:21 Scaling Up: From Single Family Homes to Multifamily Investments15:14 Navigating Cross-Border Real Estate Investments27:01 The Evolution of Multifamily Real Estate29:06 Understanding the Multifamily Market29:31 The Demand for Multifamily Housing30:48 Rent-to-Value Ratios in the US33:01 The Cyclical Nature of Real Estate36:18 Impact of COVID-19 on Real Estate40:22 Challenges with Bridge Debt45:41 Becoming an Informed Investor46:45 Connecting with Investors and Partners55:23 Diversifying Investment Strategies