RCRE - The Compound Effect with David Toupin
Dylan and Mike interview David Toupin, the co-founder of Obsidian Capital, an Austin Texas based real estate investment firm. David started investing at the age of 20 in Michigan where he bought his first property in college, a 12 unit apartment complex. Prior to graduating with a Finance degree at the University of Detroit Mercy, David had acquired $7M in multifamily real estate holdings. Key Information: Always hustle whether it is using cold calls or mailers to find deals Ask yourself “How Can I do this?” David is looking to develop multifamily properties because the cap rates are being compressed Focus on one thing One deal doesn’t set you free, multifamily is a long game Manage the property managers to make sure you understand your cash position, budget, and turns Partnerships are similar to marriages, build the foundation by aligning values & investing views “If you had a blank check what would you do to this property?” -David Toupin Relationships are everything in business Expert Pro Tip: Constantly practice underwriting by reviewing a T12 and Rent Roll. Keep your model simple Contact Information: @realestatejedi https://www.obsidiancapitalco.com/ For more information/to connect with Rand CRE: www.randcre.com To register to invest with us: https://invest.randpartnersllc.com/invexp/accounts/login/ Rand CRE's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/randcre Rand CRE's Twitter: https://twitter.com/randcre Rand CRE's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/randcre Rand CRE's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randcre
Episode 17 of the Jake & Gino: Real Estate Investing & Multifamily podcast, hosted by Dylan and Mike, titled "RCRE - The Compound Effect with David Toupin" was published on January 29, 2020 and runs 51 minutes.
January 29, 2020 ·51m · Jake & Gino: Real Estate Investing & Multifamily
Summary
Dylan and Mike interview David Toupin, the co-founder of Obsidian Capital, an Austin Texas based real estate investment firm. David started investing at the age of 20 in Michigan where he bought his first property in college, a 12 unit apartment complex. Prior to graduating with a Finance degree at the University of Detroit Mercy, David had acquired $7M in multifamily real estate holdings. Key Information: Always hustle whether it is using cold calls or mailers to find deals Ask yourself “How Can I do this?” David is looking to develop multifamily properties because the cap rates are being compressed Focus on one thing One deal doesn’t set you free, multifamily is a long game Manage the property managers to make sure you understand your cash position, budget, and turns Partnerships are similar to marriages, build the foundation by aligning values & investing views “If you had a blank check what would you do to this property?” -David Toupin Relationships are everything in business Expert Pro Tip: Constantly practice underwriting by reviewing a T12 and Rent Roll. Keep your model simple Contact Information: @realestatejedi https://www.obsidiancapitalco.com/ For more information/to connect with Rand CRE: www.randcre.com To register to invest with us: https://invest.randpartnersllc.com/invexp/accounts/login/ Rand CRE's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/randcre Rand CRE's Twitter: https://twitter.com/randcre Rand CRE's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/randcre Rand CRE's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randcre
Episode Description
Dylan and Mike interview David Toupin, the co-founder of Obsidian Capital, an Austin Texas based real estate investment firm.
David started investing at the age of 20 in Michigan where he bought his first property in college, a 12 unit apartment complex. Prior to graduating with a Finance degree at the University of Detroit Mercy, David had acquired $7M in multifamily real estate holdings.
Key Information:
Always hustle whether it is using cold calls or mailers to find deals
Ask yourself “How Can I do this?”
David is looking to develop multifamily properties because the cap rates are being compressed
Focus on one thing
One deal doesn’t set you free, multifamily is a long game
Manage the property managers to make sure you understand your cash position, budget, and turns
Partnerships are similar to marriages, build the foundation by aligning values & investing views
“If you had a blank check what would you do to this property?” -David Toupin
Relationships are everything in business
Expert Pro Tip: Constantly practice underwriting by reviewing a T12 and Rent Roll. Keep your model simple
Contact Information:
@realestatejedi
https://www.obsidiancapitalco.com/
For more information/to connect with Rand CRE:
To register to invest with us:
https://invest.randpartnersllc.com/invexp/accounts/login/
Rand CRE's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/randcre
Rand CRE's Twitter: https://twitter.com/randcre
Rand CRE's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/randcre
Rand CRE's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randcre
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