#5: How A Submarine Officer Bought 111 Units in 18 Months with Anthony Pinto

In this episode I interview Anthony Pinto of Pinto Capital investments - we dive into how Anthony was able to buy 111 units in such a short amount of time, how he quickly scaled into larger multifamily and some of the lessons he has learned as he transitioned from small deals into larger deals.Anthony owns and manages Pinto Capital Investments, which specializes in multifamily homes, commercial real estate, and apartment buildings. Specifically, PCI seeks out and acquires B to C-class apartment buildings as value-add acquisitions and forces appreciation. Working with experienced syndicators and high net worth partners, they continue to acquire larger apartment buildings focusing on the Charlotte and Raleigh, NC; and Kansas City markets.Struggling 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 partners with passive investors looking for the returns, stability, and tax benefits investing in real estate offers, but not the work - join our investor club to be notified of future investment opportunities.Time Stamps:02:09 – Anthony discusses his background in the military, how he found real estate, why he prioritized content production when deciding to work with investors, and how he found early investors/partners22:14 – We discuss Anthony’s first foray into larger multifamily, what went wrong with his first deal, and what he learned during the due diligence process30:51 – Anthony discusses the value of attending conferences when you’re starting out and how to level up your network (so you can scale faster), as well as how to view “paid networking”39:57 – How Anthony raised money for his 104-unit deal in Virginia, the importance of communicating with investors, and how raising money from local investors for local deals is easier than out-of-state deals55:12 – What Anthony would do differently if he started his investing career overCONNECT WITH ANTHONY PINTO:https://www.instagram.com/pinto.capital/https://pintocapitalinvestments.com/Connect with Axel:Follow him on InstagramConnect with him on LinkedinLearn more about Aligned Real Estate Partners