#227: Working For Grant Cardone, Raising $100M+, and The Argument AGAINST Syndicating Deals with Gabe Bowling

What's going on, everybody? Welcome back to another episode here on the Multifamily Wealth Podcast. In this episode, I'm chatting with a young investor based in Tampa, Florida. Gabe Bowling is who I have on the show today. Gabe Bowling, a 26-year-old investor, is the founder of Bowling Capital and The Deal Room community. He has retained ownership of $45 million in real estate, including 309 units across Florida and Missouri. Gabe previously worked at Cardone Capital, where he raised $100 million and was involved in transactions ranging from $50 million to $750 million.In this episode, Gabe shares his journey from working at Cardone Capital to starting his own real estate business. We delve into the different paths to multifamily private equity, joint venturing vs. larger deals, and the challenges and opportunities in the Florida market. Gabe also discusses his approach to capital raising and building his business, providing valuable insights for aspiring real estate investors.Here are some highlights from the episode: - Gabe's transition from working at Cardone Capital to starting his own real estate business - The different roads to multifamily private equity and starting a multifamily private equity business - Joint venturing versus doing larger deals right off the bat - Challenges and opportunities in the Florida real estate market - Building a capital raising funnel and growing a real estate businessStruggling to find good multifamily deals? Looking to close deals with less of your own money? Want to operate like the pros and maximize the cash flow of your assets? Join The Multifamily Wealth Community, where we help multifamily investors start, build, and scale their businesses… specifically, those looking to grow from 1-10 units to 250+ units.Are you looking to invest in real estate, but don't want to deal with the hassle of finding great deals, signing on debt, and managing tenants? Aligned Real Estate Partners provides investment opportunities to passive investors looking for the returns, stability, and tax benefits multifamily real estate offers, but without the work - join our investor club to be notified of future investment opportunities.Connect with Axel:Follow him on InstagramConnect with him on LinkedInSubscribe to our YouTube channelLearn more about Aligned Real Estate PartnersConnect with Gabe:Follow him on InstagramLearn more about Bowling CapitalCheck out The Deal Room