Bulletproof Cashflow: Multifamily & Apartment Investing for Financial Freedom

Josh Sterling would tell his 17-year-old self to skip school and get directly into real estate. Instead, he pursued a career as a commercial airline pilot, eventually rising to the rank of Captain. Today, Josh pursues real estate full-time, growing his portfolio to over 260 units and built out his own property management business to boot. In this episode, he walks us through his first deals in the single-family space, how he bought these properties on his credit card, and how that struggle inspired him to do multifamily. He also talks about building relationships with brokers, describes how he scaled his multifamily business, explains his approach to multifamily syndication, and describes his creative finance methods!

Tamar Mar is a full-time business, a real estate investor, and a superstar at raising money fast. In this episode, we discuss her journey into real estate investing and her decision to jump from the corporate world into multifamily syndication, shifting her focus to the acquisition of underperforming commercial and multifamily. She tells us her strategies and how she significantly improved the operating income of a property within months of taking it over. Tamar is based out of Seattle, Washington.

Ivan Barratt's companies manage well over $200 million in multifamily real estate assets, making up about 3,500 units. He has raised nearly $60 million in equity and acquired over 2,500 units through his own company. In this episode, Ivan tells us about some of the mistakes he has made in his journey and delivers some takeaways on how he built his large portfolio, starting with a single duplex. He also gets into what he looks for in a deal today and how he leverages property management to not only retain tenants but also maximize profits.

Gino Barbaro is a licensed realtor, investor, entrepreneur, and certified professional coach, who has been investing in real estate for over 15 years. With his business partner Jake Stenziano, he has grown their portfolio to over 1,100 units, valued at over $60 million. Together, they authored the best selling book Wheelbarrow Profits and created JakeandGino.com, a real estate syndication and educational company that offers mentoring and training in real estate investing.

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Mark Kenney is a seasoned real estate investor, having invested in over 3,500 units. Mark kicked off his real estate career over 20 years ago and has gained extensive experience in property valuation, acquisition, and operations. His selections are made using a combination of picking the right markets and performing diligent underwriting. His passion for helping others succeed in the multifamily arena led him to build Think Multifamily, a mentoring and training company that helps students build their portfolios and achieve financial freedom.