Multifamily Missteps Hosted by Christy Keeton
Are you tired of the "rainbows and butterflies" approach in multifamily investing, where everything unfolds seamlessly, and everybody wins? You never see “behind the scenes” reality.
If you resonate with our perspective, acknowledging that true insights emerge from navigating mistakes and challenges, then you're in the right place.
Join Christy Keeton, your host, as she dives into the missteps and lessons learned encountered by active apartment operators.
In these episodes, we embark on a journey to dissect and analyze the pitfalls within the multifamily project life cycle, focusing on the crucial stages of Finding, Funding, Fixing, or Flipping a project.
Instead of glossing over setbacks, we shine a spotlight on them, providing a valuable learning experience for our audience. Each episode concludes not only by revealing how the issue at hand was rectified but also by sharing other priceless lessons derived from the experience.
It's an unfiltered exploration of the multifamily investment landscape, revealing the intricate tapestry of challenges and solutions that make the journey worthwhile.
Episodes
145 episodes
Secure Unlimited Funding Without Relying on Banks - Jay Conner
What if you could secure unlimited funding for your real estate deals without ever relying on banks? Jay Conner, a seasoned investor since 2003, shares how he transformed his business after the 2008 financial crash by developing a private mo...
The Wealth Elevator: Climbing from Class C to Class A in Real Estate - Lane Kawaoka
What separates successful multifamily investors from those who struggle—better systems, more innovative strategies, or the willingness to learn from costly mistakes?In this conversation, Christy Keeton and Lane Kawaoka explore the unfilt...
Go Deep, Not Wide: Mastering Focus in Multifamily Investing - Tony Lopes
How do you turn setbacks into stepping stones, and how can multifamily investing unlock a life of freedom and purpose? In this episode of Multifamily Missteps, Tony Lopes, founder of Dirty Boots Capital, shares his inspiring journey from mechan...
Cracking the Code: How Smart Investors Scale in Chaotic Markets with Whitney Elkins-Hutten
Are you ready to embrace the unvarnished truths of multifamily real estate investing? Join Christy Keeton as she hosts Whitney Elkins-Hutten, a seasoned real estate expert, to uncover the pivotal lessons that shaped Whitney’s inspiring journey ...
The Art of Choosing the Right Property Management Team - Michelle Jeong
How can personal challenges fuel the journey to financial independence, and what does it take to create thriving communities through impactful real estate investing? Michelle Jeong, founder of FIRE Capital, shares how her transition from tech t...
The Power of Consistency in Building Real Estate Wealth - Zach Lemaster
What does it take to turn ambition into a thriving real estate legacy while navigating challenges, creating consistent wealth, and making a lasting impact? Zach Lemaster, CEO of Rent to Retirement, shares his transformative journey from optomet...
The Tenant-First Approach to Multifamily Development - Justin Goodin
What does it take to thrive in the competitive world of multifamily real estate? Is it focus, strategy, or the ability to embrace challenges? Justin Goodin shares his journey from flipping single-family homes in college to leading multimillion-...
Buy Right, Manage Right, Finance Right - Gino Barbaro
What’s the most crucial element for success in real estate: strategy, partnerships, or mindset? Gino Barbaro shares how he built a multifamily empire by focusing on the right partnerships, a solid framework, and the psychology of money. Learn h...
Why Underwriting & Due Diligence Matter in Multifamily - Andrew Reichert
What would you do if your first real estate deal went wrong? In this episode, Andrew Reichert shares how he transformed early mistakes into lessons that led to managing over 3,600 units. From his first duplex to scaling a multimillion-dollar po...
Real Estate Done Right: Syndications and Smart Partnerships - Keshav Kolur
What does moving from a traditional career to financial freedom through real estate take? Keshav Kolur, founder of Clive Capital, shares his journey from reading Rich Dad Poor Dad to making his first syndication investment in multifamily real e...
Long-Term Hold: That’s Where the Value - Ray Glymph
How do you go from being homeless to owning over 100 doors in real estate? Ray Glymph, an award-winning investor and business coach, shares his inspiring story of resilience and success. Recognized by platforms like Yahoo and Google and honored...
Avoiding Costly Legal Mistakes in Real Estate - Bishoy Habib
Is success in multifamily investing just about buying the right property, or do the real dangers lie in the details you might miss? In this episode, Christy Keeton talks with real estate attorney and investor Bishoy Habib, who shares a shocking...
Rate Caps, Capital Woes, and Partner Power - Julie Anne Peterson
What separates successful multifamily investors from those who struggle? Is it about finding the perfect deal or navigating inevitable challenges? Christy Keeton talks with Julie Anne Peterson about critical lessons from real estate missteps, c...
High Emotions, Low Intelligence - Bob Lachance
What truly separates a successful real estate investor from the rest? In this episode, a former professional hockey player, Bob Lachance, shares his journey from the rink to real estate success. He opens up about the mistakes that shaped his ca...
Unmasking the Realities of Multifamily Investing - Emma Powell
Is the promise of passive income in real estate too good to be true? Emma Powell, a seasoned multifamily investor, pulls back the curtain on what it takes to succeed in this field. From her start as a real estate photographer to becoming a full...
FOR RENT! Employment Optional - Christy Keeton
Join Christy in this episode of Multifamily Missteps as she dives deep into the crucial process of due diligence for multifamily properties. Learn how to avoid common financial pitfalls, such as improperly assessing taxes, insurance, and renova...
When Instincts Aren't Enough - Steven Weinstock
Steven takes us on the journey of beginner landlord to the most recent lending environment. Join us for the pitfalls of gut instinct and floating-rate loans. Buckle up!
2 Properties 1 Major Misstep - Christy Keeton
In this short episode, Christy takes you down the path of her first 2 deals that had the SAME misstep!
Closing Day Debacle - Jerome Myers
Having the right inspector on-site is crucial. Join Jerome as he shares his journey of acquiring a 20-unit and an 8-unit property from the same owner, both closing on the same day. Discover the critical missteps that could have cost him and his...
Be Wary of the Midas Syndrome - Matthew Drouin
Aiming for a huge target is not at all bad, but the harsh reality should also be considered. In this episode, we feature Matthew Drouin and his story of doing a deal that entails facing problematic neighborhoods and people down on their luck. H...
Vet the Property Manager Or Regret - Michael Sampson
Holding your money too tightly to invest for inspection would be a big mistake. Michael Sampson notes that it's important to work with a good real estate broker and have professional inspections done on your properties to make sure they're in g...
Delinquency... - Tommy Brant
How much do we know about the property before we make a deal? In this episode, Tommy Brant addresses the importance of financial due diligence and how knowing the owners is just as essential as knowing the assets. Tommy also shares how ta...
Make Sure You Tie the Deal Up - Sam Wilson
Planning to get the deal requires consideration of a strategic exit too. In this episode, Sam Wilson talks about his investment and exit strategies, avoiding mistakes in the future, and how important it is to make sure that there are out clause...
Active Duty Passive Income - Tim Kelly
Is it possible to generate passive income while on active duty? Of course! Listen in as Tim Kelly and Jerome Myers emphasize the importance of education and networking to becoming successful in real estate investing. In this episode, Tim explai...
Make Sure You Understand Who Controls the Capital - Dave Seymour
Many people can get involved as you start your real estate journey, so how do we make sure that the people we have are worthy of our trust? Verifying information and clear communication are keys. In today’s episode, Jerome Myers interviews Dave...
