Multifamily Investing: How to Scale from Single Family to 2,000 Units

In this episode of the Launch REI Podcast, Jered Sturm shares his journey from maintenance technician to building a $200 million multifamily portfolio before turning 40.Join the free Launch REI Newsletter at newsletter.launchrei.coJered breaks down how skill development, strategic pivots, and strong partnerships helped him transition from single-family rentals to flipping houses and ultimately scaling into large multifamily investments. He shares practical insights on syndication, evaluating deals, increasing net operating income (NOI), and positioning yourself for long-term success in today’s real estate market.In This Episode We Cover:How Jered got started in real estate at a young age learning the tradesWhy transitioning from rentals to flipping accelerated his capital growthThe importance of understanding market cycles and timingHow syndication works and why it unlocks larger opportunitiesBuilding strong broker relationships to access better dealsStrategies for driving NOI through renovations and operational efficienciesWhy investing in the right markets protects long-term valueThe power of partnerships and defining roles clearlyLiving below your means to reinvest and scale fasterIdentifying and leveraging your unique value propositionTimestamps00:00 – Intro & Jered’s background 05:12 – From maintenance technician to first investments 12:40 – Transitioning into house flipping 20:15 – Moving into multifamily and syndication 32:30 – Evaluating deals and underwriting fundamentals 41:10 – Driving NOI through renovations and management 48:25 – Market selection and risk management 55:40 – Partnership structure and scaling efficiently 01:02:15 – Long-term vision and future of multifamilyGuest BioJered Sturm is a multifamily real estate investor and operator who has built a portfolio of approximately 2,000 units valued at over $200 million. Starting his career as a maintenance technician, Jered developed hands-on operational expertise that later fueled his transition into single-family rentals, house flipping, and eventually large-scale multifamily syndications. He specializes in value-add acquisitions, operational efficiencies, and strategic partnerships that drive long-term portfolio growth.Connect with JeredLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jered-sturm-066198121/Connect with Launch REIWebsite: https://launchrei.coNewsletter: https://newsletter.launchrei.coPodcast Guest Application: https://launchrei.co/podcast/guest-apply/YouTube: youtube.com/@VinceCraneMastermind: https://launchrei.co/mastermindFollow Vince Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincecrane_/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/vincecrane#multifamilyinvesting #realestateinvesting #realestatepodcast #syndication #passiveincome #valueaddrealestate #apartmentinvesting #launchrei #jeredsturm