In this episode, John Funderburk, Co-founder and Chief Investment Officer at Vertex Investments, shares his entrepreneurial journey from house flipping to managing multifamily real estate investments. John reflects on key milestones, including early capital-raising efforts from friends and family, the value of mentorship, and the evolution of his investment strategies. 

He highlights his consultative sales approach which fosters trust and long-term partnerships along with his forecast for the multifamily investments space.

Key Takeaways:

• How John grew from small family and friend deals
• The importance of mentorship programs
• Vertex Investments emphasizes wealth preservation
• A consultative approach to sales fosters trust and investor retention
• How cap rate fluctuations affect investor expectations
• Trend predictions in multifamily investments

More about John:

After completing a BS in Science and Technology at Pittsburg State University (KS), John worked as a sales/customer service consultant in the print media and advertising industry. Moving to a start-up technology firm in the oil and gas regulatory compliance field, John quickly rose to EVP-Sales & Marketing at age 27. Relocating to Florida, John began his real-estate journey in 2017. Still carrying a Florida real-estate license, John adapts investing interests based on market demands to maximize investor and personal returns. A husband and father, John enjoys spending time with family, kayaking, playing golf, corn hole, and other leisure sports.

 

Connect with John:

https://vertex-investments.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-funderburk-4784787/

 

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Connect with Yakov:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yakovsavitskiy/

https://www.facebook.com/yakov.smart3

 

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