Mastering Real Estate Investment with Brandon Gidicsin: Insights, Advice, and Success Strategies

Go Big! Live Podcast

In this episode of the Go Big Live Real Estate Investors Podcast, host Matt Drouin shares an enlightening conversation with real estate investment expert Brandon Giddickson. They delve into the specifics of achieving an 8% preferred return on real estate investments, insights into sourcing, buying, and selling opportunities, and the nuances of managing multifamily and triple net leased properties.
Brandon shares his journey from raising money for nonprofit causes to evaluating over $300 million in commercial real estate across the U.S. They touch upon the importance of setting and meeting investment targets, such as aiming for a 2 to 2.5 equity multiple, and the strategy behind selecting properties in recession-resistant markets for better returns. The discussion also covers vital advice for new investors on getting started in the commercial real estate space, highlighting the importance of research, finding the right operators, and the value of providing value to others in the industry. Additionally, they explore the power of personal outreach in successful fundraising, leveraging social media, and hosting events to raise capital effectively.
00:30 Meet the Host and Special Guest: Brandon Giddickson
01:47 Brandon's Journey: From Childhood to Real Estate Mogul
04:24 Navigating Career Paths: From Law Enforcement to Real Estate
11:03 The Art of Raising Capital: Lessons from Charity to Commercial Real Estate
14:51 Launching into the Fund Space: A Deep Dive into Strategy and Process
24:00 The Fundamentals of Fundraising and Investment Strategy
31:47 Advice for Aspiring Commercial Real Estate Investors
32:56 Join the Go Big Live Real Estate Investors Group
Connect with Brandon:
Instagram- @brandongidicsin
Youtube- Brandon Gidicsin