MFREE 108 Full Episode with Axel Ragnarsson: "Can You Really Win in Real Estate Without Chasing Every Deal?

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!Maximizing Your Multifamily Real Estate Success with Axel RagnarssonIn this episode of the Multifamily Real Estate Experiment podcast, host Hutch the Marine Investor is joined by Axel Ragnarsson, founder of Aligned Real Estate Partners. Axel shares his journey from flipping cars in college to managing over 550 multifamily units worth $90 million. They discuss Axel's approach to acquiring properties directly from sellers in a competitive market, emphasizing the importance of buying right to de-risk the investment process. Axel breaks down his direct-to-seller system, from initial contact to closing deals, and offers insights into why sellers decide to sell and how to maintain relationships for future opportunities. The episode also highlights the benefits of off-market deals for passive investors and Axel's experiences and strategies for scaling his business. Tune in for a tactical and insightful session on multifamily real estate investing.00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview02:03 Axel's Real Estate Journey04:51 Finding and Securing Deals08:50 Direct to Seller System12:42 Qualifying and Underwriting Deals18:01 Importance of Off-Market Deals for Investors21:44 Focus Round and Closing Thoughts*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor