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In this tactical episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, "Big Mike" - Mike Zlotnik sits down with Jason Balara, founder of Lark Capital. Jason shares his journey from working in construction as a teenager in the Los Angeles area to building a multifamily syndication firm focused on high-impact value-add strategies.Download our complimentary guide:How to Choose a Smart Real Estate Investment Fundhttps://TempoFunding.com/ebookLearn our full investment playbook & connect: https://TempoFunding.com/Connect Schedule an investor strategy call:https://TempoFunding.com/IRCallTimestamps0:00 - Intro: Mike Zlotnik Welcomes Jason Balara0:50 - From Teenager in Construction to Real Estate Investor1:30 - The Transition to Multifamily Syndication in 20202:15 - Leveraging a Value-Add Strategy with Construction Expertise5:40 - The Reality of the Interest Rate Market Shift12:20 - Understanding Receivership and Bank Negotiations18:10 - The LTV and DSCR Challenge: Why Good Assets Struggle25:45 - The Glass Half-Full: Finding Opportunity in Market Distress29:30 - Conclusion: How to Reach Out to Jason Balara & Lark CapitalContact Jason Balara:Email: [email protected]: https://www.larkcapital.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonbalara_lark/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jason.balaraLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonbalara/Socials & Contact LinksFacebook: https://tempofunding.com/facebookTwitter/X: https://tempofunding.com/twitterLinkedIn: https://tempofunding.com/linkedinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tempofundingEmail: [email protected]*ABOUT US*At Tempo Family of Funds & Syndications, we offer diversified, conservative real estate investments designed for busy, passive investors. Our strategies include high-depreciation deals, income-focused funds, and hard money lending. We handle everything from private lending to equity and consulting, with a focus on transparency and professional administration. Our investments span multifamily, self-storage, retail, industrial, and hotel conversions—built to be tax-efficient and IRA-friendly.#MikeZlotnik #JasonBalara #LarkCapital #MultifamilyInvesting #RealEstateSyndication #ValueAddRealEstate #ConstructionManagement #BigMikeFund #CREMarketUpdate #MarketReset #PropertyInvesting #PassiveIncome #DistressedAssets #RealEstateStrategy

In this episode of the Big Mike Fund Podcast, "Big Mike" Zlotnik sits down with Steven Arita, a Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS) and founder of Arita Capital. Steven shares his journey from a small town in Hawaii to the tech hubs of Austin, Texas, and explains how he used real estate to design a path to financial freedom without quitting his day job.Whether you are a brokerage leader looking to scale or a real estate investor tracking California's inventory shifts, this episode provides institutional-grade insights into the "Big Block" way of doing business.Download our complimentary guide:How to Choose a Smart Real Estate Investment Fundhttps://TempoFunding.com/ebookGet into the link to get instant access (before we take it down!): https://TempoFunding.com/ebookLearn our full investment playbook & connect: https://TempoFunding.com/ConnectSchedule an investor strategy call:https://TempoFunding.com/IRCallTimestamps0:00 - Intro: Mike Zlotnik Welcomes Steven Arita1:12 - From Hawaii to AWS: Steven’s Professional Journey4:45 - Escaping the "Stock Market Only" Mindset10:30 - Why Tech Professionals Need Real Estate Diversification15:50 - The "Insider" Strategy: Investing Without the Landlord Stress22:15 - Understanding Leverage: How to Achieve 3:1 Returns Safely28:40 - Analyzing Asymmetric Risk & Risk-Adjusted Returns34:10 - Market Cycles: Why Real Estate is the Opportunity of 202639:55 - Final Thoughts: How to Connect with Arita CapitalSocials & Contact LinksFacebook: https://tempofunding.com/facebookTwitter/X: https://tempofunding.com/twitterLinkedIn: https://tempofunding.com/linkedinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tempofundingEmail: [email protected] USAt Tempo Family of Funds & Syndications, we provide diversified, conservative commercial real estate investment opportunities tailored to meet the needs of busy investors. Our offerings include high depreciation deals, strong income funds for passive investors, and hard money loans. We manage everything from private lending to private equity and consulting. Our commitment to transparent communication, professional administration, and robust partnerships sets us apart. Our investment options span multifamily projects, self-storage, shopping plazas, industrial, hotel conversions, and more. We aim to be your go-to resource for institutional-quality investments that are tax-friendly and IRA-compatible.#MikeZlotnik #StevenArita #AritaCapital #RealEstateInvesting #TechProfessionals #PassiveIncome #FinancialFreedom #AWS #WealthBuilding #BigMikeFund #StockMarketHedge #RealEstateCycles #Leverage #HighNetWorth #REI #PathToPassive