1. 2024 Performance: Michael was disappointed with the acquisition activity due to fluctuating interest rates and low transaction volumes. 2. Market Conditions: The fundamentals were soft in 2024 with flat to down rents, especially in Central Texas. Occupancy stabilized at around 93% portfolio-wide by January 2025. Michael anticipates a recovery in 2025, particularly in the second quarter when the supply of new properties is expected to decrease significantly. 3. Example Deal: Michael described a deal in Dallas involving a late 90s property bought for around $170,000 per door, with plans to invest about $10,000 per unit for renovations. The property is well-located with low rents compared to competitors and has a value-add opportunity. 4. National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) Conference: The conference is a major event for multifamily real estate professionals, focusing on deal-making rather than education. It is beneficial for networking and meeting potential equity partners, though it may be overwhelming for newcomers. 5. Market Outlook: Michael expects higher occupancies and rent growth in 2025 as the supply of new properties decreases. He also notes that the current environment is challenging but sees a generational buying opportunity in multifamily real estate. 6. Advice for New Investors: New investors should start as limited partners to gain experience and recommends participating in educational events like bus tours to understand the market better. Overall, the discussion highlights the challenges and opportunities in the Texas real estate market, the importance of strategic networking, and the potential for recovery and growth in the coming years. Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit SPIADVISORY.COM to understand more about Michael Becker’s Real Estate Syndication business. If you enjoyed this discussion; Please leave us a 5-STAR RATING on iTunes.

Have you ever heard the saying, “Slow and steady wins the race?” For Cory and Candice Muldrow, this timeless principle is the foundation of their success in apartment investing. The Muldrows began their journey in 2017 with the purchase of an 18-unit multifamily building, all while juggling full-time W2 careers. With a keen eye for value, they rehabilitated and repositioned this older asset, transforming it from a CLASS C- to a thriving CLASS B+ property.

But they didn’t stop there. In 2019, they took a bold step forward, acquiring a 102-unit apartment building that was in need of a fresh vision and new management. Through hard work and determination, the Muldrows not only revitalized this property but also made the leap to become full-time apartment investors.

Since then, they’ve acquired hundreds of units, impacting the lives of both their tenants and investors. Their story proves that with the right mindset and strategy, transitioning from a W2 job to full-time real estate investing is not just a dream – it’s a reality.

Does apartment investing call to you? Are you ready to explore how you, too, can break free from the 9-to-5 grind and build lasting wealth in real estate? The Muldrows are living proof that it’s possible, and they’re here to show you how it can be done.

You’re familiar with B & C workforce housing, right? Many investors focus on that. But have you ever wondered what’s next in apartment investing? What’s the next level? It’s the high-end market— These institutional buyers typically target high-value, well-located, and professionally managed apartment properties, often with luxury amenities or newer construction. They have significant capital and prefer large, stable investments with long-term growth potential. These properties attract institutional buyers—REITs, pension and insurance funds, foreign national funds, and high-net-worth investors. We chat with the institutional sales advisors with IPA in Dallas. To contact Michael Ware: [email protected] To contact Drew Kile: [email protected] Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit SPIADVISORY.COM to understand more about Michael Becker’s Real Estate Syndication business

Get real-time insights from Mr. X, who manages over 35,000 apartment units across the Southwest! He leads a large third-party property management firm specializing in A, B, and C properties. Mr. X shares key trends impacting the industry, including the widespread use of concessions in the B and C segments, rising bad debt, and the growing challenges in rent collection. He also highlights the increasing issue of tenant fraud, with scams like fake employment records, pay stubs, and IDs, leading to approved tenants who never pay and ultimately face eviction. A must-know for anyone in apartment investing! Curious About How Multifamily Syndications Work? Visit SPIADVISORY.COM to Learn More About Michael Becker's Real Estate Syndication Business.

Jeremy Thomason and Stephen Quisenberry have acquired several apartment buildings in Texas and Georgia. In their discussion, they share their strategies for purchasing properties, emphasizing smaller deals in less competitive markets. They also detailed the challenges encountered during the acquisition of a 64-unit property, particularly with Freddie Mac, the lender, and the hurdles they overcame to successfully close the deal. Additionally, Jeremy and Stephen highlighted the significance of education, networking, and cultivating strong partnerships in the multifamily industry. To contact Stephen Quesinberry: [email protected] To contact Jeremy Thomason: [email protected] Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit SPIADVISORY.COM to understand more about Michael Becker’s Real Estate Syndication business.

Before Matt and Melissa Mettry purchased a 12-unit apartment building in Dallas, they had already gained valuable experience as passive investors in several multifamily syndications. Through these investments, they learned just how crucial the role of the general partner (GP) is to the success of a project. To them, the general partner was like the captain of an airplane—responsible for navigating the journey, making key decisions, and leading a team of limited partners (LPs) to success. Inspired by their experience, Matt and Melissa decided it was time to move from the "passenger" seat to the "cockpit." They wanted to take an active role in real estate, but they also understood the importance of starting small. Their goal was to first learn the ins and outs of managing a smaller multifamily property before scaling up to larger, more complex deals. They were determined to take it one step at a time, mastering the fundamentals before making bigger moves. Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit SPIADVISORY.COM to understand more about Michael Becker’s Real Estate Syndication business.

You may have heard this phrase before…from an apartment sponsor…” This is a generational buying opportunity!” Really? Not all properties are great investments, but have the syndicator explain in detail…WHY they think this is a GREAT opportunity for you to invest in. Listen to their reasoning and read their business plan. See if it makes sense…BEFORE you invest your hard-earned money. Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit SPIADVISORY.COM to understand more about Michael Becker’s Real Estate Syndication business. If you enjoyed this discussion; Please leave us a 5-STAR RATING on iTunes.

It’s a loan officer roundtable with the top producing commercial real estate bankers with RECA. The Real Estate Capital Alliance (RECA) was formed by a group of boutique real estate capital advisory firms with offices in major metropolitan markets and clients across the U.S. Collectively, the group consisting of 18 member firms and more than 85 originators have collectively sourced over $40 billion in debt and equity since the Alliance was formed. Do you want to know how to finance your industrial building? Call a RECA loan officer. How about getting a second opinion on how to structure a multifamily transaction? Call a RECA loan officer. They have provide good advice. To contact a RECA member: reca.us To contact Scott Duntley: [email protected] To contact Scott Lynn: [email protected] To contact: Andrew Kaeyer: [email protected] Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit www.spiadvisory.com to learn more about Michael Becker’s Real Estate Syndication business with SPI Advisory. If you enjoyed this discussion; Please leave us a 5-STAR RATING on iTunes.

Anita Wong, and her husband William Liu just bought their first, large apartment building in Texas. Their journey began 24 months ago when they decided to scale up. They had owned a few single-family, short-term rental properties scattered in different places, but now they wanted to buy a larger apartment building that could employ an onsite manager & a maintenance person. They needed help. What would you do? Listen to Anita & Will explain their journey in buying a 76-unit apartment building. They faced challenges as a new apartment investor & syndicator. Example Obstacles: 1): Building creditability and reputation, 2) Finding the right deals & building relationships with the right people, 3) Having the right support infrastructure in place when you find a deal…that works. Anita & Will give you insider points on how they did it. To contact Anita Wong: [email protected] To contact with Ashley Cao: [email protected] Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit www.spiadvisory.com to learn more about Michael Becker’s Real Estate Syndication business with SPI Advisory. If you enjoyed this discussion; Please leave us a 5-STAR RATING on iTunes

Jack Cohen is a legend in commercial real estate. He is the DARK KNIGHT in commercial real estate. He was the former CEO of Cohen Financial for 25 years. Cohen Financial was one of the largest commercial real estate lenders in the nation. Jack chats about his 40+ year history in commercial real estate investing and lending. He brings interesting questions to the table: “When investors look at their investment processes, as well as the investments that they made during 2019-2024, what have they learned? What worked? What would they have done differently? ALL of us backed projects and sponsors during this period that ultimately played out very differently than we thought. Some played out better, some played out worse, than we thought. What can we learn from this? Can we finally agree that cash flow matters? That our space – Commercial – is defined by income producing real estate. That means we actually must underwrite tenants’ capacity to pay rent as well as a sponsor’s ability to manage expenses properly. SOFR has gone up and today the marketplace is mostly financed with short term floating rate loans. Did we not learn this lesson in the 1990’s with the failure of Long-Term Capital Management? The punchline is to match duration of assets with liabilities. Borrowing short on a long-term asset has its risks.” WOW!! To contact Jack Cohen: darkknightventures.net Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit www.spiadvisory.com to learn more about Michael Becker’s Real Estate Syndication business with SPI Advisory. If you enjoyed this discussion; Please leave us a 5-STAR RATING on iTunes

Mike Ochstein has been buying/owning/managing apartments for 40 years. He has purchased thousands of units and currently owns 5500 units. Ochstein gives a great perspective on how you should invest; not for the short term…but the long term. He owns in Dallas, Austin and Houston. He has never had an investor lose money. Ochstein “retired” a few years ago from buying apartments…because cap rates were too low. Today, Ochstein is back and ready to buy. Listen to what an experience investor believes and what you should know. To contact Michael Ochstein: PriceRealtyCorp.com Are you interested in learning more about how Multifamily Syndications work? Please visit www.spiadvisory.com to learn more about Michael Becker’s Real Estate Syndication business with SPI Advisory. If you enjoyed this discussion; Please leave us a 5-STAR RATING on iTunes