Vetting the Deal is Vital, but so is Vetting Partners! with James Stratton, Ep 101
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Join us with James Stratton, an expert in commercial real estate. He has a Master’s in Real Estate Finance and he’s put it to good use, working in urban planning, real estate development, and optimizing real estate portfolios.
In this episode, James, who’s a seasoned pro from OTG Realty Advisors, dives into the key reasons why multifamily real estate deals can fail. He talks about the importance of having a solid exit strategy, hiring the right team, organizing your finances, and having a clear process for acquisitions.
James also highlights the importance of thoroughly screening potential partners and investors and warns about the dangers of real estate scams.
Don’t miss this episode filled with valuable insights for anyone interested in real estate!
Episode Topics
[01:02] Meet our guest, James Stratton
[04:19] The Impact of Market Volatility
[10:07] Financial Pitfalls in Real Estate Investments
[17:38] Vetting General Partners and Team Members
[26:26] Equity Distribution Strategies
[29:01] Importance of a Defined Acquisition Process
[34:28] Understanding Risk in Real Estate Investments
[41:48] Identifying and Avoiding Predatory Practices
[33:22] Connecting to James
Notable Quotes
- "Not beginning with the end in mind can lead to deals going bad." — James Stratton
- "Bridge loans are usually going to be a higher interest." — James Stratton
- "The three tenants of finance: magnitude of cash, timing of cash, and risk of cash." — James Stratton
- "There's 5 trillion in 401ks out there. People just have a lot more money than they realize." — Tim Little
- Your best partner is a silent partner and that's the bank." — James Stratton
👉Connect with James Stratton
- LinkedIn: James Stratton
- Website: OTG Realty Advisers LLC
- Email: james.stratton@otgrea.com
- Telephone: 817-225-5838
👉 Connect with Tim
- Linkedin: Tim Little
- Instagram: @tim_at_zana
- Email: tim@zanainvestments.com
- Visit www.ZANAinvestments.com for more info on Tim and how you can passively invest in multifamily real estate
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