The ROI Masterclass

Why Holding Real Estate Beats Flipping: The Power of Compounding Explained


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Most real estate investors chase deals.

Institutional investors chase systems and compounding.

In this episode of ROI Masterclass, Hayato Hori breaks down how he went from buying a single Midwest rental in college to building a multifamily private equity platform focused on 22-unit buildings and long-term value creation.


We unpack why holding assets beats flipping, how occupancy quietly drives NOI and valuation, and why conservative underwriting wins in uncertain markets. Hayato also explains why Midwest workforce housing remains one of the most overlooked opportunities in real estate today.


If you want to understand how real wealth is built through cash flow, systems, and disciplined execution, this episode is required listening.


⏱️ YOUTUBE CHAPTER TIMELINE (WITH TIME)


00:00 — Buying a First Rental Property in College

04:30 — From Startups to Real Estate Full-Time

08:10 — Selling 250 Deals vs Owning Assets

12:40 — The Moment Compounding Finally Clicked

17:00 — Why Institutions Outpace Individual Investors

21:30 — Holding vs Flipping: The Wealth Gap

26:10 — Why the Midwest Still Works

30:40 — Why Chicago’s Fundamentals Matter

35:20 — Occupancy vs Rent Growth (The Real NOI Driver)

40:10 — How $1 in Rent Impacts Valuation

44:50 — The Danger of Overpricing Units

49:30 — Why Concessions Destroy Long-Term Value

54:10 — Workforce Housing & Section 8 Demand

58:40 — Small Upgrades That Drive Higher Rents

1:03:30 — Design as a Revenue Tool (Not Luxury)

1:08:20 — Why Conservative Underwriting Wins

1:13:40 — Value-Add Without Speculation

1:18:50 — The Operator vs The Asset

1:24:30 — Biggest Mistakes New Investors Make

1:29:10 — The Power of Reserves & Risk Management

1:34:40 — Final Advice for Active & Passive Investors


🎙 Hayato Hori shares thoughts and experiences, offering valuable insights into why informed budgeting protects projects when chaos shows up.


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