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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 1H 4M

JF 4152: Turning Fires, LIHTC, And HAP Deals Into Big Returns ft. David Kamara

from The Best Ever CRE Show · host Joe Fairless

Matt Faircloth interviews David Kamara of Cape Sierra Capital, who shares how patience, operational discipline, and a willingness to tackle complex deal structures have shaped his investing success. David walks through his path from management consulting to multifamily ownership, explaining how hands-on operations, strong reserves, and trusted property management partners helped him navigate fires, insurance claims, and long hold periods while still delivering outsized returns. The conversation dives deep into niche strategies like LIHTC properties coming off restrictions and Housing Assistance Program (HAP) deals, highlighting why many investors avoid them—and how that creates opportunity for those willing to be patient. David also breaks down why investing close to home, even in smaller Midwest markets, has allowed him to scale efficiently while maintaining control over operations and risk. David KamaraCurrent role: Founder and Principal, Cape Sierra CapitalBased in: Ann Arbor, MichiganSay hi to them at: https://capesierracapital.com/ | Join us at Best Ever Conference 2026! Find more info at: https://www.besteverconference.com/  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 Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt Faircloth interviews David Kamara of Cape Sierra Capital, who shares how patience, operational discipline, and a willingness to tackle complex deal structures have shaped his investing success. David walks through his path from management consulting to multifamily ownership, explaining how hands-on operations, strong reserves, and trusted property management partners helped him navigate fires, insurance claims, and long hold periods while still delivering outsized returns. The conversation dives deep into niche strategies like LIHTC properties coming off restrictions and Housing Assistance Program (HAP) deals, highlighting why many investors avoid them—and how that creates opportunity for those willing to be patient. David also breaks down why investing close to home, even in smaller Midwest markets, has allowed him to scale efficiently while maintaining control over operations and risk. David KamaraCurrent role: Founder and Principal, Cape Sierra CapitalBased in: Ann Arbor, MichiganSay hi to them at: https://capesierracapital.com/ | Join us at Best Ever Conference 2026! Find more info at: https://www.besteverconference.com/  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 Podcast production done by⁠ ⁠Outlier Audio⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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