Multifamily Is a Contact Sport with Roman Kirzhner

Roman Kersner says multifamily real estate investing is a contact sport. After listening to this conversation, it is easy to understand why. Roman shares how he transitioned from managing single-family rentals himself to building a multifamily investing business focused on small- to mid-sized apartment properties. Instead of chasing huge apartment complexes, he found a sweet spot between 20 and 75 units where financing, capital raising, and operations became much more manageable. In this episode, Roman explains how he structures deals, why he prioritizes investor relationships above everything else, and how his team consistently builds new connections through networking and Zoom calls. The conversation also covers value-add investing, property management, investor communication, and why Roman believes trust matters more than the real estate itself. Key Topics and Takeaways Why Roman focuses on 20 to 75-unit multifamily properties How liability and financing influence his buy box The value-add improvements his team focuses on Why multifamily investing is a relationship business How his team consistently builds investor connections The importance of trust when raising capital Why Roman focuses on steady returns instead of vanity metrics Guest Information Roman Kersner is a multifamily investor and operator focused on small- to mid-sized apartment communities. Website: Vales Holdings Call to Action Visit Vales Holdings to learn more about Roman’s multifamily investing approach and connect with his team.