Ben Kogut Raised 115 Million Without Multifamily and Here’s Why It Worked

Send us Fan MailIf your next investment had to protect your principal first and chase returns second, what would you choose and why?Ben Kogut is the founder of Rooster Equity and a longtime triple net commercial real estate operator who has raised over 115 million from more than 300 investors. He joins host Jonathan Mitchell on Skip the Lines to share how he went from triple net brokerage to becoming a full-time capital raiser and sponsor, leaning heavily on mentorship, disciplined underwriting, and a simple principle of protecting investor capital first.Ben breaks down triple net investing in plain English, including how his team manages assets remotely with local property managers while keeping financial oversight in house. He also talks through market shifts, why some multifamily operators are under pressure, and how he evaluates tenants and locations with tools like Placer. Subscribe to Skip the Lines and connect with Ben Kogut on LinkedIn to learn more about triple net investing and Rooster Equity opportunities! Chapters00:00 Rooster Equity origin05:45 506C fund playbook11:30 Triple net basics17:40 Remote asset systems23:50 Placer data underwriting30:20 Texas childcare and lessons Quotes:“Numbers never really intimidated me I just have always wanted to think big.” ~ Ben Kogut “Return of capital is more important than return on capital.” ~ Ben Kogut “It’s better to copy genius than create mediocrity.” ~ Ben Kogut “Express gratitude in everything that you do in your life.” ~ Ben Kogut Enjoyed the show?  Click here to SUBSCRIBE to the “Skip The Lines Podcast” FULL VIDEOS are always uploaded on YouTube.Subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/@skipthelinespod 📢 Connect with Ben Kogut!Website: https://roosterequity.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benkogut Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benkogut/ 📢 Connect with me!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmitchellre/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088499808533LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-mitchell-a1493410bTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellre Twitter (X): https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathanmitchellreADU PALS: https://adupals.comBusiness Inquiries: [email protected] the showEnjoying the show? Keep the conversation going! Skip The Lines Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQlFAYIZJ2w2CUzEtK49jelO9Khn40ZnN