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In a recent episode of Multifamily Chronicles, we had the pleasure of hosting Doug Motley, CFA, Principal at Jack Lingo Asset Management. Doug provided a deep dive into his 13+ years of experience leading a real estate investment and development company. Here are some key takeaways from our conversation: ✅ 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Doug emphasized the importance of delivering exceptional living experiences. From controlling the physical design to managing resident interactions, he believes that the quality of service significantly impacts renewal rates and overall resident satisfaction. ✅ 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠: With a shortage of 3-6 million housing units in the U.S., Doug sees long-term potential in multifamily and build-for-rent sectors. He pointed out that focusing on rising markets where people want to live creates a competitive advantage. ✅ 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Doug highlighted the benefits of a decentralized model, where team members are assigned to specific properties. This allows them to build relationships with residents and provide faster, more personalized service, enhancing tenant satisfaction. ✅ 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞: Doug's company is focused on long-term success. Whether it's tailoring capital strategies to the market or making decisions that benefit investors over time, he believes in prioritizing sustainable growth over short-term gains. These insights from Doug offer a unique perspective on creating value, seizing market opportunities, and the importance of building strong, long-term relationships with both residents and investors. Check out the full conversation by clicking the link in the comments below. 👇

In a recent episode of Multifamily Chronicles, we had the pleasure of hosting Doug Motley, CFA, Principal at Jack Lingo Asset Management. Doug provided a deep dive into his 13+ years of experience leading a real estate investment and development company. Here are some key takeaways from our conversation: ✅ 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: Doug emphasized the importance of delivering exceptional living experiences. From controlling the physical design to managing resident interactions, he believes that the quality of service significantly impacts renewal rates and overall resident satisfaction. ✅ 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠: With a shortage of 3-6 million housing units in the U.S., Doug sees long-term potential in multifamily and build-for-rent sectors. He pointed out that focusing on rising markets where people want to live creates a competitive advantage. ✅ 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Doug highlighted the benefits of a decentralized model, where team members are assigned to specific properties. This allows them to build relationships with residents and provide faster, more personalized service, enhancing tenant satisfaction. ✅ 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞: Doug's company is focused on long-term success. Whether it's tailoring capital strategies to the market or making decisions that benefit investors over time, he believes in prioritizing sustainable growth over short-term gains. These insights from Doug offer a unique perspective on creating value, seizing market opportunities, and the importance of building strong, long-term relationships with both residents and investors. Check out the full conversation by clicking the link in the comments below. 👇

Ever bought a multifamily property right before COVID? Yeah… we did. Talk about timing. The previous owner was ready to move on, trading up for something with less hassle and a lower cap rate. We saw potential. And we jumped in, ready to turn it around. Here’s what we did: Renovated the physical condition—goodbye old appliances, hello modern upgrades. Replaced every outdated fan, tore out the old carpet, fresh paint on the walls, and swapped out bathroom hardware. Changed up the management—new team, new standards, better results. Improvements? Check. Then came the fun part—refinancing during rising interest rates. Stressful? Oh yeah. But with the cash flow soaring, we pulled through. And then? Offers started rolling in—at three times what we’d initially invested. That’s when we knew—we didn’t just survive. We thrived. It’s never boring with multifamily value-add projects. Sure, there’s stress, but seeing the results? Totally worth it. P.S. Ever taken on a project that looked risky but paid off big? Let’s swap stories! Delphine Dung Nguyen, CCIM Che Capital Asset Management

DO YOU WANT (FREE) HELP STARTING IN MULTIFAMILY? FROM J SCOTT: I've been very fortunate over the past 6 years to have an amazing mentor and partner to help me learn the multifamily investing business and scale my portfolio to over 1000 units (and over $150M in assets). And there isn't a day that goes by that I don't talk to someone who is interested in following the same path I did, but who doesn't know where to start and believes that transitioning to multifamily isn't something that the average investor can do. Well, it IS something the average investor can do if they take it step by step, and I'm putting together some articles and videos that I think will help a lot of aspiring multifamily investors get over the hump and start on their multifamily journey. I just want to give back to all of those who may be in the same position I was in a few short years ago. This is completely free (though I do have a paid mentorship group for those looking for more hands-on coaching), and I plan to start putting out the information this week. If you're interested, let me know below and I'll get you the sign-up link...

The Multifamily Investing Call: Pros, Cons, and Real Talk Right before Delphine Dung Nguyen, CCIM and I caught a flight back to Chicago, I got a call from a former pharma coworker. She wanted to talk about multifamily investing and check with me before jumping in. “So, what’s the deal with multifamily syndications? I’ve heard good things, but what’s the catch?” “Well,” I said, “there are definite pros: You can get in on big deals without handling tenants or repairs. The General Partner (GP) team runs the show.” “But,” I added, “you give up control. No say in picking the paint color, upgrading appliances, or even deciding when to sell. It’s hands-off, but you have to trust the team.” “So, I don’t get to call the shots?” she asked. “Nope. That’s why the biggest thing you need to focus on is picking the right team to invest with. Once you're in, they handle everything.” She paused. “Good to know. I’ll have to think about that.” P.S. Ever weigh the pros and cons before investing? Let’s chat—trust me, I’ve been there! Che Capital Asset Management

DO YOU WANT (FREE) HELP STARTING IN MULTIFAMILY? I've been very fortunate over the past 6 years to have an amazing mentor and partner to help me learn the multifamily investing business and scale my portfolio to over 1000 units (and over $150M in assets). And there isn't a day that goes by that I don't talk to someone who is interested in following the same path I did, but who doesn't know where to start and believes that transitioning to multifamily isn't something that the average investor can do. Well, it IS something the average investor can do if they take it step by step, and I'm putting together some articles and videos that I think will help a lot of aspiring multifamily investors get over the hump and start on their multifamily journey. I just want to give back to all of those who may be in the same position I was in a few short years ago. This is completely free (though I do have a paid mentorship group for those looking for more hands-on coaching), and I plan to start putting out the information this week. If you're interested, let me know below and I'll get you the sign-up link (if I put it in the post, LinkedIn algorithms will hide it)...

In an episode of Multifamily Chronicles, we had the honor of sitting down with Randy Langenderfer, Founder & Principal at InvestArk Properties, LLC. With over 4,000 units in his portfolio, Randy is a seasoned and highly respected multifamily investor whose journey from corporate executive to full-time real estate professional offers invaluable insights for anyone looking to scale their multifamily investments. Here are some key takeaways from our conversation: ✅ 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞-𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: Randy shared how his transition from single-family investments to multifamily unlocked scalable, recession-resistant opportunities. His first passive investment in 2014 was the cornerstone of his current success. ✅ 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐲: Randy highlighted the importance of thoroughly vetting general partners and ensuring alignment in investment strategies. He stressed that selecting the right partners from the outset is crucial for long-term success. ✅ 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Despite rising interest rates and affordability challenges, Randy remains optimistic about multifamily investments. He focuses on long-term opportunities, particularly in high-demand Sunbelt markets where rental demand continues to grow. ✅ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Randy emphasized the pivotal role that mentorship and coaching have played in his real estate career. Now, he pays it forward by offering personalized mentoring to help others build and scale their own multifamily portfolios. 🎧 Don’t miss this insightful episode! Randy’s practical advice on raising capital, asset management, and scaling multifamily investments is essential listening for both new and seasoned investors. 👉 Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/eXdzX2HN

In an episode of Multifamily Chronicles, we had the honor of sitting down with Randy Langenderfer, Founder & Principal at InvestArk Properties, LLC. With over 4,000 units in his portfolio, Randy is a seasoned and highly respected multifamily investor whose journey from corporate executive to full-time real estate professional offers invaluable insights for anyone looking to scale their multifamily investments. Here are some key takeaways from our conversation: ✅ 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞-𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: Randy shared how his transition from single-family investments to multifamily unlocked scalable, recession-resistant opportunities. His first passive investment in 2014 was the cornerstone of his current success. ✅ 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐲: Randy highlighted the importance of thoroughly vetting general partners and ensuring alignment in investment strategies. He stressed that selecting the right partners from the outset is crucial for long-term success. ✅ 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Despite rising interest rates and affordability challenges, Randy remains optimistic about multifamily investments. He focuses on long-term opportunities, particularly in high-demand Sunbelt markets where rental demand continues to grow. ✅ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Randy emphasized the pivotal role that mentorship and coaching have played in his real estate career. Now, he pays it forward by offering personalized mentoring to help others build and scale their own multifamily portfolios. 🎧 Don’t miss this insightful episode! Randy’s practical advice on raising capital, asset management, and scaling multifamily investments is essential listening for both new and seasoned investors. 👉 Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/eXdzX2HN

Strategic Approach to Multifamily Real Estate Investing When it comes to real estate, strategy makes all the difference.  At Clearview Eastern Fund, our approach to multifamily real estate is designed to offer stability, growth, and peace of mind. I’ve spent three decades navigating the real estate market. Starting as a teen mom needing to make a better life, I’ve done it all—bird dogging, wholesaling, fix-and-flip, ground-up construction.  Through all these experiences, I learned that stability comes from strategic choices. Our focus is on stabilized multifamily properties in landlord-friendly states.  Why?  Because these investments offer consistent returns without the headaches of high-risk ventures.  We specifically target properties from distressed owners, not distressed assets.  This means we buy at lower costs, ensuring better returns for our investors. In places like Phoenix, Raleigh, and Atlanta, our properties are already cash-flowing.  We’re adding a 453-apartment complex in San Antonio and two more properties in Birmingham to our portfolio.  Investing with Clearview Eastern Fund means you’re part of a carefully crafted strategy.  We leverage market cycles to buy when others can’t, ensuring we get the best deals and pass those benefits on to you.

In an episode of Multifamily Chronicles, we had the honor of sitting down with Randy Langenderfer, Founder & Principal at InvestArk Properties, LLC. With over 4,000 units in his portfolio, Randy is a seasoned and highly respected multifamily investor whose journey from corporate executive to full-time real estate professional offers invaluable insights for anyone looking to scale their multifamily investments. Here are some key takeaways from our conversation: ✅ 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐞-𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬: Randy shared how his transition from single-family investments to multifamily unlocked scalable, recession-resistant opportunities. His first passive investment in 2014 was the cornerstone of his current success. ✅ 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐲: Randy highlighted the importance of thoroughly vetting general partners and ensuring alignment in investment strategies. He stressed that selecting the right partners from the outset is crucial for long-term success. ✅ 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Despite rising interest rates and affordability challenges, Randy remains optimistic about multifamily investments. He focuses on long-term opportunities, particularly in high-demand Sunbelt markets where rental demand continues to grow. ✅ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Randy emphasized the pivotal role that mentorship and coaching have played in his real estate career. Now, he pays it forward by offering personalized mentoring to help others build and scale their own multifamily portfolios. 🎧 Don’t miss this insightful episode! Randy’s practical advice on raising capital, asset management, and scaling multifamily investments is essential listening for both new and seasoned investors. 👉 Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/eXdzX2HN