EPISODE · Jun 28, 2025 · 47 MIN
JF 3950: Starting with No Money, Growing Through Relationships, and Outmaneuvering the Competition ft. Ken Gee
from The Best Ever CRE Show · host Joe Fairless
On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews Ken Gee, a former CPA and commercial lender who transitioned into multifamily real estate to reclaim time with his family and build lasting wealth. Ken shares his journey from burning the midnight oil as a tax professional to buying his first apartment buildings and making half a million dollars in profit. He emphasizes the importance of overcoming limiting beliefs, finding the right partners (like his "Gary"), and continually evolving your investment strategy—from syndications to blind pool funds. The conversation is packed with advice on adding value, raising capital, and building trust with brokers and investors. Ken Gee Current Role: Founder & Managing Partner at KRI Partners Based in: Cleveland, Ohio Say hi to him at: https://www.kripartners.com Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/cre. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria. Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at www.bestevercommunity.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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On this episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews Ken Gee, a former CPA and commercial lender who transitioned into multifamily real estate to reclaim time with his family and build lasting wealth. Ken shares his journey from burning the midnight oil as a tax professional to buying his first apartment buildings and making half a million dollars in profit. He emphasizes the importance of overcoming limiting beliefs, finding the right partners (like his "Gary"), and continually evolving your investment strategy—from syndications to blind pool funds. The conversation is packed with advice on adding value, raising capital, and building trust with brokers and investors. Ken Gee Current Role: Founder & Managing Partner at KRI Partners Based in: Cleveland, Ohio Say hi to him at: https://www.kripartners.com Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/cre. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Post your job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/BRE. Terms and conditions apply. Join the Best Ever Community The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It’s free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria. Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at www.bestevercommunity.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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