In this solo episode, Michael Blank pulls back the curtain on why he’s expanding beyond multifamily real estate into business acquisitions and private equity. He breaks down how buying operating businesses can complement real estate investing, diversify investor portfolios, and create strong cash flow without day-to-day operations. Michael shares the exact framework, buy box, and risk-mitigation strategy he’s using as Nighthawk Equity cautiously enters this space—and why this move is about long-term stability, not abandoning multifamily.

Key Takeaways

1. Business acquisitions can provide strong cash flow and diversification alongside real estate investments.
2. Michael evaluates businesses using a simple three-bucket framework: talent, customers, and cash management.
3. The focus is on stable, recession-resistant businesses with experienced leadership already in place.
4. Conservative use of debt—and often seller financing—is key to managing downside risk.
5. Unlike multifamily, business acquisitions offer higher cash flow but fewer tax advantages.
6. This strategy is about complementing multifamily, not replacing it, with a long-term investment mindset.

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For full episode show notes visit: https://themichaelblank.com/podcasts/session504/