Winning Pitch Fest and Scaling to 1,100 Units with Justin Spillers

Former attorney Justin Spillers shares how he transitioned into full time real estate investing and built a vertically integrated multifamily company across western Ohio. Justin explains how his team identifies apartment communities with significant rent upside, renovates units at incredible speed, and stabilizes properties in roughly 12 months. He also discusses the importance of focus, avoiding distractions, and building internal systems that support rapid growth. The conversation includes a deep dive into his preferred equity fund that won first place at the Best Ever Pitch Fest, including the structure, investor benefits, and why years of self funding helped establish a strong track record before raising outside capital.