Matt Spagnolo: Multifamily Investing EXPERT Reveals Top Trends for 2025

Today, I welcome Matt Spagnolo to The Gould Mine.Matt is the fund co-manager at Colony Hills Capital, a multifamily investment group operating in the Northeast. In this episode, I leverage Matt and Colony Hills' expertise in the multifamily sector to have a well-rounded conversation about market conditions going into 2025.We kick things off by breaking down what Colony Hills expects from the market this year—and how they’re positioning themselves to take advantage of shifting conditions. Matt shares insights into how their underwriting has evolved, the importance of maintaining positive leverage, and why cash flow is becoming a top priority for investors in today's economic climate.We also dive into the impact of the Trump economy on multifamily real estate and the broader market. Matt discusses risk-adjusted returns, stress testing models to safeguard investor capital, and how Colony Hills identifies and sources off-market deals—one of their biggest competitive advantages.Finally, we explore the power of networking in real estate, the velocity of money principle, and why savvy investors prioritize not just making money, but keeping it through strategic tax planning and smart investing.This is a powerhouse episode packed with insights on how to navigate multifamily investing in 2025.Welcome, Matt, to The Gould Mine!Follow Matt:Website: https://bit.ly/3DrwDUfLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4bMiDRuFollow Me:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3L2sTc7Instagram: https://bit.ly/3soYxtWLooking to build lasting wealth through alternative investments? You’re in the right place.If you’re new here, my name is Danny Gould. I’m the founder and CEO of Gould Capital, a private equity firm specializing in exclusive commercial real estate and other alternative investments. We connect investors with elite opportunities - investments that aren’t public, aren’t cookie-cutter, and most importantly, aren’t what your financial advisor is pitching.Here’s how I got here…1) Started as a pre-med student at Stanford University, but a lifelong dream of building the biggest hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip ignited my passion for real estate.2) Transitioned to residential real estate, driving over a quarter billion dollars in sales, and became an industry leader in one of the most competitive markets in the world.3) Decided to finally pursue my Hotel dreams and founded GMS Ventures alongside two experienced Hoteliers, with a total Hotel Portfolio Size of over $300M4) Leveraged my expertise and relationships to build Gould Capital - which empowers investors to access transformative commercial real estate deals and alternative investments.FULL DISCLOSUREI create content to connect with ambitious investors - people who want to take control of their financial futures. If that’s you, let’s build something extraordinary together - I invite you to take the first step by connecting with me via a 20 minute Zoom Call.  Here’s my calendar: https://bit.ly/3rVfqwn