BAM Companies: Building Tax-Advantaged, Long-Term Wealth in Multifamily Real Estate

This episode is sponsored by…BAM Capital:Get access to premium real estate assets with BAM Capital. Rent to Retirement’s preferred multifamily partner. https://bamcapital.com/rtr/In this episode of the Rent To Retirement Podcast, host Adam Schroeder sits with Ivan Barratt, founder & CEO of The BAM Companies, to dive deep into the world of multifamily investing.Ivan shares his journey from house hacking a duplex to managing 9,500+ units and $2B in assets. He explains how he survived the 2008 crash, scaled his portfolio, and now helps over 1,700 investors nationwide grow wealth through syndications and funds.You’ll discover:- How Ivan’s first duplex deal launched a career in real estate - Lessons learned from the 2008 crash & why today’s market feels similar - Scaling from small properties to large multifamily deals - Vetting operators & avoiding bad syndications - The markets BAM targets (Midwest & beyond) - Tax advantages of multifamily investing & cost segregation benefits - Ivan’s favorite deal that delivered a 5X return to investors⏰ Timestamps0:00 Intro & Ivan’s background1:00 First real estate deal (duplex house hack)3:00 Surviving the 2008 crash6:30 Scaling into multifamily syndications9:00 Building investor networks & credibility11:00 Vetting operators for syndication deals13:30 How BAM evaluates markets & properties17:00 Why the Midwest is a multifamily hot spot20:20 Tax advantages & cost segregation explained22:50 Ivan’s favorite multifamily deal (5X returns)25:00 How to invest with The BAM Companies28:30 Wrap-up & next stepsBAM Capital:Get access to premium real estate assets with BAM Capital. Rent to Retirement’s preferred multifamily partner. https://bamcapital.com/rtr/🌐 Explore turnkey investing opportunities: ⁠⁠https://www.renttoretirement.com⁠⁠🗓️ Schedule a Free Consultation with RTR:⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3EE6KjZ📺 Subscribe to the YouTube Channel:⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h1lnz1kM75Gj79VV8QtEg⁠⁠🎧 Listen to the Rent To Retirement Podcast on the Go:⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/renttoretirement⁠⁠📬 Join Our Newsletter Email List:Submit your info at the top right corner of the page:⁠⁠https://renttoretirement.com⁠⁠📩 Have Questions for the Podcast?Send them to: ⁠[email protected]⁠Your question might be answered in a future episode!#MultifamilyInvesting #PassiveIncome #RealEstateWealth #Syndication #RentToRetirement