From Submarines To Syndicates, a Property Power Play with Christopher Lento | The Jake and Gino Show

Chris Lento shares his journey from working in the defense industry to transitioning into multifamily real estate full-time. He discusses the challenges of the defense industry and the realization that real estate offered more control and autonomy. Chris highlights the importance of learning about syndication and how it opened up opportunities for him. He shares his experiences with scaling his portfolio and getting involved in syndicated deals. Chris emphasizes the significance of knowledge, confidence, and building a network in achieving success in real estate. Chris Lento shares his experience of selling smaller deals in Boston and the thought process behind it. He emphasizes the importance of focusing on return on equity and the need for disciplined decision-making. Chris also discusses his buy right criteria, including value-add propositions and specific markets he is investing in. He provides insights into getting started in multifamily investing and scaling the syndication business. Chris shares educational resources that have added value to his life and reflects on a recent deal loss and the lessons learned. He concludes with his contact information and closing remarks. Takeaways Learning about syndication can open up opportunities and allow for more control and autonomy in real estate investing.Building a network and learning from others can help overcome limiting beliefs and accelerate success.Scaling a real estate portfolio requires exploring new markets and finding deals with higher cash flow potential.Transitioning from a traditional job to real estate full-time requires careful planning, building a track record, and developing the necessary skills.Understanding the challenges and limitations of certain industries can motivate individuals to explore alternative paths, such as real estate investing. Focus on return on equity when evaluating properties.Consider value-add propositions and market conditions when buying assets.Network and find mentors to learn from in the multifamily space.Be proactive and take massive action to achieve your goals in real estate investing. We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs...  About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M in assets under management. Connect with Jake & Gino here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.