In this episode of Path of Progress, Alex Kononov sits down with Vlad Arakcheyev — a former graphic designer who pivoted from creative ads to creating a 900+ unit multifamily portfolio across the Midwest and Sunbelt in just 4 years.

Vlad didn’t climb the ladder through endless single-family flips. Instead, he went all-in on partnerships, large-scale deals, and building trust in the multifamily community.

From a cold call that landed his first 40-unit deal to managing teams and raising millions in capital, Vlad shares a no-fluff blueprint for scaling fast — without burning out or losing focus.

This conversation dives deep into the mindset shifts, team-building strategies, and operational systems that allowed Vlad to go from “furloughed and uncertain” to financially free and time-rich.

Whether you’re a beginner looking to skip the single-family grind or a seasoned investor aiming to scale your portfolio, this episode is packed with tactical wisdom and battle-tested lessons.

📌 Key Takeaways:

✅ How Vlad transitioned from graphic design to full-time real estate

✅ Why he skipped small deals and went straight to large multifamily

✅ The cold call that led to his first 40-unit acquisition

✅ Building strong, long-term partnerships (and avoiding bad ones)

✅ Why team comes before the deal

✅ Navigating the first capital raise — and why friends said “no” at first

✅ The real work of asset management vs. property management

✅ How self-managing boosted NOI by 15% in 6 months

✅ Scaling through brokers instead of endless cold calls

✅ Why time is more valuable than door count

📚 Book Recommendation:

– The One Thing by Gary Keller

– Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

🌐 Connect with Vlad Arakcheyev:

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/vlad_arakcheyev/

💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladarakcheyev/🌍 Facebook→ https://www.facebook.com/Vlad.Arakcheyev1

🌍 Website → https://zontikventures.com/

🌍 Youtube→ http://youtube.com/ ⁨@VladArakcheyev⁩ 

🌍 Youtube → https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@vlada1088⁩ 

🌍 Tiktok →https://www.tiktok.com/@best_apartment_advice

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