In this tactical episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, "Big Mike" - Mike Zlotnik sits down with Jason Balara, founder of Lark Capital. Jason shares his journey from working in construction as a teenager in the Los Angeles area to building a multifamily syndication firm focused on high-impact value-add strategies.

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Timestamps

0:00 - Intro: Mike Zlotnik Welcomes Jason Balara

0:50 - From Teenager in Construction to Real Estate Investor

1:30 - The Transition to Multifamily Syndication in 2020

2:15 - Leveraging a Value-Add Strategy with Construction Expertise

5:40 - The Reality of the Interest Rate Market Shift

12:20 - Understanding Receivership and Bank Negotiations

18:10 - The LTV and DSCR Challenge: Why Good Assets Struggle

25:45 - The Glass Half-Full: Finding Opportunity in Market Distress

29:30 - Conclusion: How to Reach Out to Jason Balara & Lark Capital

Contact Jason Balara:

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.larkcapital.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonbalara_lark/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jason.balara

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbalara/

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At Tempo Family of Funds & Syndications, we offer diversified, conservative real estate investments designed for busy, passive investors. Our strategies include high-depreciation deals, income-focused funds, and hard money lending. We handle everything from private lending to equity and consulting, with a focus on transparency and professional administration. Our investments span multifamily, self-storage, retail, industrial, and hotel conversions—built to be tax-efficient and IRA-friendly.

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