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Small Axe Podcast: Multifamily Real Estate | Buy Buildings, Build Empires


Jun 8, 2026

When I first got started in multifamily investing, I thought I had a pretty good understanding of how the business worked.

I was listening to podcasts, reading books, attending networking events, analyzing deals, and trying to learn as much as possible. Like many new investors, I had a lot of assumptions about what it would take to succeed.

Some of those assumptions were right.

A lot of them were wrong.

In this episode, I share five things I got completely wrong about multifamily investing and the lessons I've learned after buying, operating, and selling 194 units and continuing to own and manage a growing portfolio today.

We discuss:

  • Why bigger isn't always better
  • Why cash flow doesn't solve every problem
  • The realities of partnerships
  • Why raising capital never gets as easy as people think
  • Why buying the deal is only the beginning

Whether you're looking for your first multifamily property or already own rental real estate, these lessons come from real-world experience, mistakes, successes, and everything in between.

If you're currently underwriting deals, talking to brokers, raising capital, or trying to grow your portfolio, I think you'll find something valuable in this conversation.

Interested in learning more about multifamily investing?

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