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21 Projects and $1.3Billion in 4 Years In this interview, Andrew Young, the founder and CEO of NorthRock Companies, shares his journey in the real estate industry, starting from his false start in the space to building a substantial portfolio of over 6,000 units and a billion dollars in acquisitions in just a few years. He talks about the challenges he faced and the grind he had to go through to build relationships and close deals. Young also discusses his future plans for NorthRock...

$4 Billion in AUM, Raising $474 Million in One Year, Building an Elite OrganizationStarting a real estate business is challenging, but with the right advice and support, it can be a rewarding experience.In this episode, I speak with Don Wenner, the founder of DLP Real Estate Capital and the author of a new book entitled “Building an Elite Organization –The Blueprint to Scaling a High-Growth, High-Profit Business.” Don shares how he was able to build an elite organization and achieve succ...

13 Deals & $400 Million in AUM in 4 Years, Integrating Property Management, Strategies for Navigating 2023Are you looking to transition into real estate investing but don't know where to start?Today's guest Sam Rust is a managing partner at Life Bridge Capital and a full-time investor in commercial real estate. Sam graduated from Thomas Edison State University with a bachelor’s in Business Management and currently lives in Colorado with his wife and 5 children. He has been active in comme...

21 Projects & 1.5B in Acquisitions; Ground Up Multifamily Development; Opportunity Zones; Transition from Broker to Developer For many brokers, transitioning into investing can be a natural career progression, but it may be difficult to take the first step.In today's episode, I talk with Ryan Tobias, a Founding Partner at Triad Real Estate Partners. Ryan has a BA from the University of Michigan and is a licensed real estate broker in the states of Illinois and Michigan. After li...

In this episode of the "The Lead Sponsor" podcast, Andy McMullen, Managing Partner at Legacy Acquisitions, explores the benefits of Build-to-Rent (BTR) developments. BTR is a new concept in the real estate world, where purpose-built rental properties are designed to provide long-term, high-quality housing to tenants.Andy walks us through how legacy acquisitions are structured and the importance of creating long-standing personal relationships with brokers, operators, institutional lenders, an...

Dan oversees all aspects of the Progress Realty Partners’ Based out of New Jersey, operations, including investment strategy, asset management and tenant negotiations. June 2019, 7 Properties, 220MM Total 70 Lead sponsor. Show Highlights:Business OverviewYield Driven Private Equity FirmIndustrial, Retail Centers, Multiamily East Coast, Demographic InReturn Focused. Two main Principals 22 EmployeesDebt Brokerage JourneySmall Retail FirmTook it from 15 MM to 400MM2016-2...

Brian C. Adams is the President and Founder of Excelsior Capital, Based out of Nashville TN. Excelsior is a private equity firm that has acquired over 65 Total Projects worth over $450M in Acquisition ValueShow Highlights:Business OverviewSyndication Model versus Fund Model Type of assets they focus on. How his leadership team is structuredMarkets they focus on and why. 260M in AUMManagement StrategyJourneyHis BackgroundWife’s family officeHow he found his business partnerFund ...

Bruce Fraser is a former hedge fund manager who, after trading to all-time highs during the 2008-2009 financial crisis, directed his attention to building a portfolio of hard assets. Bruce has been a full-time entrepreneur and investor fiduciary since 2000. He oversees the management of approximately $750M in investor assets. He has overseen over one hundred real estate transactions for partners. His prior experience spans hard money lending, ITIN borrower note originations, and tax lien acqu...

Rob is a Principal at Lone Star Capital where he oversees acquisitions and capital markets for the firm and has acquired over $350M of multifamily real estate. He has evaluated thousands of opportunities using proprietary underwriting models and published the number one book on multifamily underwriting, The Definitive Guide to Underwriting Multifamily Acquisitions. He has written over 50 articles about underwriting, deal structures, and capital markets and hosts the Capital Spotlight podcast,...

Iven Vian is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Anthem Capital. Having retired as a Lieutenant Colonel from the Air Force after 20 years, he is passionate about the operational excellence and execution of his apartment communities and their impact on their surrounding communities.Iven’s mission is to grow Anthem Apartments to 300 communities and donate $2.5M in profits to charity by 2030.When he isn’t working on real estate, you can find Iven spending time with family, hiking, and ...