James Thompson is broker and property manager with vast experience acquiring, renovating, and managing apartment buildings all at the young age of 25 years old!

James shares the early grind required to get off the ground in the commercial real estate game! He discusses the biggest lessons learned from renovating and managing 100+ apartments. James gives the scoop on investing in student housing and also provides some good REI horror stories. James closes with great advice for newer investors and a positive outlook on Chicago!

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Guest: James Thompson, Triton Realty Group

Link: SUCI Ep 22 - Matt Fritzshall (Network Referral)

Link: Morning Brew Daily (Podcast Recommendation)

Link: Jay Parsons (Rental Housing Economist)

Link: Jay Martin - Article on Rent Control Drawbacks

Guest Questions

03:30 Housing Provider Tip - Be aware of required inspections when replacing hot water heaters!

05:36 Intro to our guest, James Thompson!

09:37 The grind of starting in commercial real estate.

17:22 Biggest lessons learned from construction and management of buildings!

22:50 The 101 on student housing.

26:32 Growing the management company and horror stories!

35:15 Advice for new and aspiring investors.

37:07 James' outlook on Chicago.

43:55 What is your competitive advantage?

44:27 One piece of advice for new investors.

44:57 What do you do for fun?

45:08 Good book, podcast, or self development activity that you would recommend?

45:37 Local Network Recommendation?

46:16 How can the listeners learn more about you and provide value to you?

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