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E44: The Lone Star Founders’ Story with Kent Piotrkowski
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Welcome to a special episode of the Lone Star Capital Podcast! Today marks a milestone as we welcome a very special guest to the show for the first time - Kent Piotrkowski, co-founder and principal of Lone Star Capital. Join us as we discuss the challenges and successes of building a multifamily real estate investment firm. Kent and I recount the initial struggles of starting Lone Star Capital, including the daunting task of raising capital for our first few deals.
We also touch on Kent's background as a tax attorney and how it has benefited the firm. Kent's legal acumen shines as he explains the intricate process of acquiring a private REIT, leveraging his network and understanding of complex structures to navigate the nuances and make informed business decisions.
Learn about the strategic decisions we made early on, such as bringing property management and construction management in-house, which played a pivotal role in our growth. Moreover, discover our approach to hiring top talent and fostering a culture that embraces failure as a learning opportunity.
Don't miss this conversation with one of the key figures behind Lone Star Capital's success!
Learn more at www.lscre.com
To apply to attend LSC Summit 2024: www.lscsummit.com
Follow Rob Beardsley:
YouTube
Facebook
LinkedIn
Read Rob’s articles:
https://www.lscre.com/blog
220 episodes
Manage episode 413898519 series 2892956
Welcome to a special episode of the Lone Star Capital Podcast! Today marks a milestone as we welcome a very special guest to the show for the first time - Kent Piotrkowski, co-founder and principal of Lone Star Capital. Join us as we discuss the challenges and successes of building a multifamily real estate investment firm. Kent and I recount the initial struggles of starting Lone Star Capital, including the daunting task of raising capital for our first few deals.
We also touch on Kent's background as a tax attorney and how it has benefited the firm. Kent's legal acumen shines as he explains the intricate process of acquiring a private REIT, leveraging his network and understanding of complex structures to navigate the nuances and make informed business decisions.
Learn about the strategic decisions we made early on, such as bringing property management and construction management in-house, which played a pivotal role in our growth. Moreover, discover our approach to hiring top talent and fostering a culture that embraces failure as a learning opportunity.
Don't miss this conversation with one of the key figures behind Lone Star Capital's success!
Learn more at www.lscre.com
To apply to attend LSC Summit 2024: www.lscsummit.com
Follow Rob Beardsley:
YouTube
Facebook
LinkedIn
Read Rob’s articles:
https://www.lscre.com/blog
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