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EPISODE · Jun 21, 2026 · 17 MIN

What This LP Investor Learned From The Multifamily Downturn with Travis Watts

from Property Profits Real Estate Podcast · host Dave Dubeau

A lot of LP investors learned hard lessons over the last few years. In this episode, Travis Watts breaks down what really happened during the multifamily downturn and why so many deals struggled when interest rates changed faster than expected. Travis shares his experience as a full-time LP investor involved in roughly 30 deals across multiple asset classes. He explains why self-storage performed more resiliently, what surprised investors about floating-rate debt, and why LPs are asking much better questions today before investing in deals. Key topics and takeaways: Why interest rate cap renewals blindsided many operators How floating rate debt created pressure across multifamily portfolios Why self-storage held up better during the downturn What LP investors are paying attention to now Why multifamily recovery will likely be slow instead of a fast rebound How lower leverage and cleaner debt structures are changing new deals Guest Information: Travis Watts LinkedIn: Search “Travis Watts” on LinkedIn Call To Action: If you are an LP investor or interested in passive real estate investing, connect with Travis Watts on LinkedIn to continue the conversation.

A lot of LP investors learned hard lessons over the last few years. In this episode, Travis Watts breaks down what really happened during the multifamily downturn and why so many deals struggled when interest rates changed faster than expected. Travis shares his experience as a full-time LP investor involved in roughly 30 deals across multiple asset classes. He explains why self-storage performed more resiliently, what surprised investors about floating-rate debt, and why LPs are asking much better questions today before investing in deals. Key topics and takeaways: Why interest rate cap renewals blindsided many operators How floating rate debt created pressure across multifamily portfolios Why self-storage held up better during the downturn What LP investors are paying attention to now Why multifamily recovery will likely be slow instead of a fast rebound How lower leverage and cleaner debt structures are changing new deals Guest Information: Travis Watts LinkedIn: Search “Travis Watts” on LinkedIn Call To Action: If you are an LP investor or interested in passive real estate investing, connect with Travis Watts on LinkedIn to continue the conversation.

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A lot of LP investors learned hard lessons over the last few years. In this episode, Travis Watts breaks down what really happened during the multifamily downturn and why so many deals struggled when interest rates changed faster than expected....

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