EP387: How Jacques Bazinet Acquired $537M in Real Estate and Helps Tenants Thrive!

In this episode, we sit down with Jacques Bazinet, Chief Operations Officer of Talos Holdings, who brings over 30 years of experience in operations and 25 years in human performance to the multifamily real estate industry. Jacques shares his unique approach to property management, offering life coaching as an amenity to residents, which has led to exceptionally high retention rates. He discusses his journey from hospitality to real estate, his experiences working with family offices, and his company's impressive 59% IRR over the last five years. Jacques also provides insights into their new $200 million fund focusing on debt-distressed Class A multifamily properties in the Sunbelt region. This conversation offers a fresh perspective on real estate development, emphasizing the importance of building communities, not just properties.  Key Takeaways to Listen ForTalos Holdings offers free life coaching as an amenity to residents, creating communities of lifelong learners.This unique approach leads to extremely high tenant retention rates, setting them apart in the industry.Jacques' company has achieved a 59% IRR over the last five years by focusing on "no-brainer" deals.They're launching a $200 million fund targeting debt-distressed Class A multifamily properties in the Sunbelt.When working with family offices, Jacques emphasizes the importance of aligning values and building collaborative relationships.About Tim MaiTim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches. He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing. He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares. He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers. Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.Connect with TimWebsite: Capital Raising PartyFacebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation Instagram: @timmaicomTwitter: @timmaiLinkedIn: Tim MaiYouTube: Tim MaiConnect with UsTo learn more about partnering with us, visit our website at https://javierhinojo.com/ and www.allstatescapitalgroup.com, or send an email to [email protected]. Sign up to get our Free Apartment Due Diligence Checklist Template and Multifamily Calculator by visiting https://javierhinojo.com/free-tools/.To join Javier’s Mastermind, go to https://javierhinojo.com/mastermind/ and to apply to his BDB Mastermind, see https://javierhinojo.com/mastermind/#apply_form and answer the form.