Breaking the Bank: How Jeremy Thomason Left Corporate for Real Estate Success | Jake & Gino Podcast

In this episode, Jake and Gino sit down with Jeremy Thomason, Managing Principal of Convolo Capital, to discuss his journey from corporate banking to real estate syndication. Jeremy shares his experiences in passive investing, multifamily deals, asset management, and raising capital.He reveals insider knowledge from his time at CoreLogic, breaks down how institutional investors operate, and explains why Dallas and Atlanta are his top picks for 2025.If you're looking to scale your real estate portfolio, improve your asset management skills, or understand the nuances of multifamily investing, this episode is for you.Topics Covered:How Jeremy transitioned from banking to real estateLessons learned from single-family investingRaising capital as a first-time GPThe power of institutional investors in multifamilyThe risks of floating-rate loans and why fixed debt is kingHow to avoid cash management disasters in multifamilyThe future of real estate investing in 2025Subscribe for more insights on multifamily investing and wealth-building strategies! Chapters:00:00 - Introduction  02:59 - What is a Finance Bro?  07:32 - Transitioning from Passive Investor to Syndicator  11:40 - How Big Data and AI Are Changing Real Estate  19:20 - Understanding Multifamily Debt: Agency vs. Bridge Loans  23:15 - Cash Management vs. Spreadsheet Management  31:03 - Asset Management vs. Property Management  36:37 - Why NOI Growth Matters More Than Cap Rate Compression  40:17 - The State of the Multifamily Market in 2025  45:46 - Top Real Estate Podcasts & Resources  51:04 - Best U.S. Markets for 2025  52:29 - Gino Wraps it Up We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs...  About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M in assets under management. Connect with Jake & Gino here --> https://jakeandgino.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.