#305: Bringing Back Our Very First Guest... Bootstrapping a PM Company and Leveraging Professional REI Experience with Chris Grenzig

In Episode, Axel welcomes back the very first guest ever featured on the Multifamily Wealth Podcast — Chris Grenzig, founder of JAG Capital and JAG Property Management.Chris shares his story of bootstrapping a property management company from scratch, why he intentionally started small, and how he built out systems, and a service model that actually works for investors.He also discusses how his background in institutional asset management shaped the way he approaches underwriting, operations, team structure, and investor communication. This episode dives into the realities of building a PM company the hard way — from taking on the first dozen units, hiring slowly and deliberately, and not taking short cuts.Whether you're a small operator thinking about bringing PM in-house, or a growing GP looking to improve your operations, Chris’s insights on structure, staffing, and cost discipline are highly tactical and immediately useful.Join us as we dive into:Why Chris decided to build a property management company from scratchHow he scaled from a handful of units to a real operational teamThe biggest lessons learned from institutional real estateHow to think about headcount, roles, and responsibilities in PMWhy small operators often underestimate the true cost of PMThe systems JAG built to improve communication, transitions, and service qualityThe most common mistakes GPs make when evaluating PM companiesAre 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.NH Multifamily Fund III Details:Download The OM For The NH Multifamily Fund IIIAccess The Deal Room For The NH Multifamily Fund IIIConnect with Axel:Follow him on InstagramConnect with him on LinkedinSubscribe to our YouTube channelLearn more about Aligned Real Estate PartnersConnect with Chris:Follow him on InstagramConnect with him on LinkedinSubscribe to our YouTube channelLearn more about JAG Capital Partners