The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment Podcast

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!Host Shalon “Hutch” Hutchinson interviews Ryan, former commercial pilot and now CIO at Spartan Investment Group, on how elite investors think about risk using aviation principles like checklists and the ability to “set the parking brake” and walk away. Ryan describes transitioning from airline flying and single-family rentals to building a self-storage platform with about $1B in acquisitions and becoming the 29th largest operator, driven by better “ROI on life” and a desire to help high-income professionals invest passively. They discuss Spartan’s 700-item due diligence checklist, key passive-investor risks (especially supply/demand and debt), why projected high returns can underperform, and a diversification framework (10/30/30/30). Ryan explains managing downturns by renegotiating expenses, adding revenue streams, and using local “marketing energy,” plus technology and AI for extended hours, investor reporting, and AI call handling.00:00 Elite Risk Mindset01:19 Pilot Rule Buck Stops Here02:53 Flying Bug and Family Trips03:32 From Cockpit to Capital06:13 Why Self Storage Clicked07:37 ROI on Life Explained10:56 Due Diligence Checklists14:11 Passive Investor Risk Focus17:51 Diversification 10 30 30 3019:56 Concentration vs Diversified22:10 Decisions Under Pressure22:50 Cut Costs Backstage24:29 Protect Frontstage Service24:49 Scrappy New Revenue25:09 Marketing Energy Playbook26:24 Spartan Brand Origins27:09 Values Driven Culture28:34 Employee Ownership Model30:47 Tech Enabled Operations32:26 AI Reporting And Calls34:27 Education People Action35:51 Focus Round Rapid Fire38:11 Communicate With LPs39:29 Debt Risk Explained40:33 Defining Success Today41:34 Connect And Closing*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!A lot of people hear the word passive and think it means hands-off.But Ryan Gibson challenges that idea in this conversation. 🧠In this episode Hutch and Ryan talk about the difference between owning real estate and truly investing passively.Ryan explains that even assets people often call “hands-off” can still require decisions, calls, capital, and mental energy.You may still have to manage the property manager.You may still have to make tough decisions.You may still have to step away from family time to handle the next issue. 📞And at that point, the question becomes:Is this really passive, or did you just create another active responsibility?Hutch connects this back to something many investors eventually learn — it is not just about what an asset produces.It is also about what it requires from your life. ⏳Time, energy, attention, risk, and family bandwidth all matter.This part of the conversation is a reminder to look beyond the surface and ask better questions before choosing an investment path.Because ownership should be intentional.And your strategy should support the life you are trying to build — not quietly pull you away from it. 🏢💭#PassiveInvesting #RealEstateInvesting #InvestorMindset*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!One of the biggest lessons from this part of the conversation is simple:Not every “fixed” expense is truly fixed. 💭In this episode Hutch and Ryan Gibson talk about the importance of looking deeper into the operating side of a business or real estate asset.Ryan explains that customers may never notice certain backend changes — like renegotiating vendor contracts, changing utility payment systems, adjusting treasury platforms, or finding savings inside the profit and loss statement. 🧾But those small operational decisions can still matter.The key is not to cut corners.It is to communicate professionally, work openly with vendors, and ask better questions. 🤝Can this contract be reviewed?Can this expense be renegotiated?Can this process be improved without affecting the customer experience?That is where leadership shows up. Not always in the big flashy moves, but in the disciplined review of what most people ignore. 🔍Ryan’s point is a strong reminder for operators, business owners, and investors:There may be room to improve performance without making the customer feel the difference.Sometimes the opportunity is not in doing more.Sometimes it is in managing better. 🏢#AssetManagement #RealEstateInvesting #BusinessLeadership*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!Real estate can create income while you are awake, asleep, present, or somewhere else entirely. 🏡💭That idea is what first attracted Ryan Gibson to real estate.In this episode Ryan shares how he started by doing what many people believe they are “supposed” to do — buying single-family homes.And the deals were working.They produced income.They added real estate exposure.But over time, Ryan realized something important:The return on his life was not where it needed to be. ⏳Between chasing property managers, finding new properties, and managing the moving pieces, the time commitment started to outweigh the benefit — especially as a high-income professional still actively flying.That realization shaped a bigger mission. ✈️Ryan saw that many pilots and high-income professionals wanted real estate in their portfolio, but did not want the workload that often came with owning properties directly.So he became passionate about helping investors access real estate more passively, supported by due diligence and execution. 🧠This conversation is a reminder that the goal is not just to make money.It is to build a life where your investments serve your time, your family, and your future — not the other way around. 🌱#PassiveInvesting #RealEstateInvesting #FinancialFreedom*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!Adrenaline may get your attention……but discipline, people, and communication shape the direction you actually go. ✈️💭In this episode Hutch continues the conversation with Ryan Gibson about life after the airlines, the people who influence your growth, and the risks investors should understand more clearly.Ryan shares how backcountry flying gives him a new kind of excitement — landing on dirt strips, mountain strips, and places most people cannot drive to. But the deeper lesson comes when he talks about trajectory. 🚀It is not always one big opportunity that changes everything.Sometimes it is self-reflection.Sometimes it is being around people who encourage you.Sometimes it is learning how you are showing up before blaming others for doubting you. 🪞Ryan also brings that same level of honesty into investing. He explains why communication, transparency, and availability matter when people are trusting you with their capital.And when it comes to risk in real estate, his answer is clear:Debt is often misunderstood. 🏢Loan terms, covenants, interest rates, and lender control can all shape the risk inside a deal.This conversation is a reminder that strong leadership is not just about chasing excitement. It is about staying grounded, communicating clearly, and understanding the responsibilities that come with every decision.#LeadershipMindset #RealEstateInvesting #PassiveInvesting*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!You don’t have to take off if something doesn’t feel right. ✈️In this episode Hutch sits down with Ryan Gibson to talk about a lesson from aviation that still shapes how Ryan makes business and investment decisions today.As a pilot, Ryan learned that the responsibility ultimately falls on the person in command. Before accepting an aircraft or taking passengers into the sky, he had to be fully comfortable with the condition, the process, and the decision.That same mindset applies to leadership, business, and investing. 💭Sometimes discipline means moving forward.Other times, discipline means setting the parking brake, asking better questions, and choosing not to do the deal. 🛑Ryan’s reminder is simple but powerful:There will always be another flight. There may also be another opportunity. But protecting trust, safety, and long-term judgment must come first.That is a mindset every investor, leader, and decision-maker can learn from. 🧭#LeadershipMindset #PassiveInvesting #MultifamilyRealEstate*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In a lightning-round “focus run,” an attorney who works on real estate syndications and capital markets shares that his idea of fun is investing and sourcing deals and sponsors. He describes the biggest inflection point in his career as leaving a large law firm representing institutional clients and high-profile individuals to join a boutique firm to deliver more value and build an ecosystem around private equity, offering clients similar service without paying 70–80% more. He says the best sponsors are transparent with investors, especially about experience level, and warns against “fake it till you make it” given securities law and the SEC. He notes securities law is straightforward if you follow the rules, and defines success as helping clients achieve their business goals, emphasizing structure, governance, and trust in real estate transactions.00:00 Focus Run Kickoff30:48 Fun Outside Work30:58 Investing as a Hobby31:24 Career Inflection Point31:49 Why Go Boutique32:36 Sponsor Communication Traits33:24 No Fake It Till You Make It33:56 Securities Law Misconceptions34:44 Defining Success Today35:25 Closing Reflections*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this episode, Shams breaks down a shift many operators aren’t prepared for. Raising from family offices is not the same as raising from retail investors.With larger capital comes higher expectations. More structure. More accountability. And more detailed conversations around how the deal is actually built.While most investors focus on returns, the experienced ones pay attention to what’s behind the scenes. Governance, alignment, and decision-making structures that shape the outcome over time.This is where many deals are quietly won or lost.If you’re looking to grow and work with more sophisticated capital, this is a part of the conversation you want to pay attention to.#RealEstateInvesting #InvestorMindset #PassiveInvesting*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this episode, Shams touches on something a lot of operators avoid talking about. There’s no “fake it till you make it” in this business.When you’re dealing with investors and securities law, clarity and honesty are not optional. They’re required.Being upfront about your experience, your structure, and your process builds real credibility. Trying to shortcut that usually creates bigger problems later.He also breaks it down simply. The rules are not as complicated as people think. But once you ignore them, that’s when things fall apart.This is one of those parts of the conversation you don’t want to miss if you’re serious about doing this the right way.#RealEstateInvesting #InvestorMindset #PassiveInvesting*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this episode, Shams breaks down a mistake many operators make. Overcomplicating the deal structure.The reality is simple. If investors can’t understand it, they won’t invest.Even institutional players, with all their experience, still aim to keep things clear and structured. Yes, they add layers when needed, but not at the expense of understanding.Simplicity builds confidence. Clarity builds trust.If you can’t explain your deal in a way that makes sense, it’s probably too complicated.#RealEstateInvesting #InvestorMindset #PassiveInvesting*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this focus round, Shams keeps it real. There’s no separation between work and fun when you actually enjoy the game. For him, investing is the downtime.He also shares a major career shift. Leaving a big law firm to build something more intentional. More value. More alignment. It wasn’t easy, but it changed everything.On the operator side, one thing stands out. Transparency wins. No shortcuts. No “fake it till you make it.” Just clear communication, especially when it’s uncomfortable.And when it comes to success, it’s simple. If the people you serve are winning, you’re winning too.📌 Real estate is not just deals. It’s structure, trust, and how you show up. #RealEstateLeadership #InvestorMindset #PassiveInvesting*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this episode, Shams shares a simple but disciplined approach to investing. Don’t follow the crowd. Understand it.It’s easy to get pulled into what everyone else is doing, especially when the market feels loud or uncertain. But strong investors take a step back and think before they act. When others are selling, take a closer look. When everyone’s buying, slow down and ask better questions. That’s where awareness turns into opportunity.Real estate rewards clarity, discipline, and perspective over time. 💬 “When everyone is selling, that’s when you should be buying, and when everyone is buying, that’s when you should be selling.” — Shams#RealEstateMindset #InvestSmart #PassiveInvesting*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!Host Hutch interviews land developer Brandon Cobb about how sophisticated investors find and evaluate land worth developing. Cobb shares a guiding quote about stress and explains how fatherhood forced him to be present rather than resist life’s events. He recounts being fired from medical device sales, which pushed him into entrepreneurship and real estate, progressing from flips to new construction, then to large-scale land development and entitlements. Cobb outlines his process: start with the end buyer (national homebuilders), reverse-engineer where they build using neighborhood maps and GIS “puzzle pieces,” prioritize density and sewer access, then put land under contract, create a civil-engineer concept plan, confirm city support, and secure a buyer contract with a deposit before pursuing approvals. He describes losing over $1M by buying land before approvals and succeeding by pre-selling a community, and discusses capital needs, communication (“clarify and verify”), and his definition of success across body, being, balance, and business, plus ways to connect via learnlanddevelopment.com and hbgcapital.net.00:00 Land Development Teaser00:55 Mantra on Stress04:07 Family and Balance05:01 From Med Sales to Fired07:51 Entrepreneur Failures08:22 First Flip to New Builds10:05 Scaling Into Land Deals11:45 Finding the Right Site13:02 Reverse Engineer Buyers16:30 Concept Plan and City Buy In19:33 Entitlements and Infrastructure21:17 Permits and Engineers21:59 Three Development Phases22:59 Seven Figure Mistake24:46 Winning Deal Signals26:34 Raising Capital Proof28:17 Focus Round Lifestyle31:17 Mentors and Mistakes33:18 Defining Success Today37:55 Where to Connect*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this episode, we get into how Brandon Cobb approaches land and development from a different angle.It starts with understanding this.Not all land is equal. What matters is what it can become and who actually wants it.The focus is not just on the deal. It is on the end user.Brandon breaks down how he identifies who the buyers are first, then works backwards from there. In his case, it is national home builders and what they consistently need.From there, it becomes a process of aligning the land with the highest and best use that makes sense for that buyer and that market.That shift changes everything.Instead of guessing You are solving for demandThere is a leadership lesson in that.Clarity comes from knowing who you are serving and building with that in mind.#LeadershipMindset #RealEstateInvesting #EntrepreneurMindset*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this episode, we walk through how Brandon Cobb got started and how his thinking evolved over time.His first deal, he went all in. Liquidated retirement accounts, took the risk, and made it work. Not recommending that path, but it shows the level of commitment early on.From there, he reinvested everything back into the business and built momentum through volume.But the real shift came later.He realized building created more value than flipping. Then he realized building bigger created even more opportunity than staying small.That’s the progression.Not just doing more But thinking biggerEach step required a different level of awareness and a willingness to change the approach.There’s a lesson in that.Growth isn’t just about effort, it’s about recognizing when it’s time to level up how you think and operate.#LeadershipMindset #EntrepreneurMindset #RealEstateInvesting*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this episode, we unpack a pivotal moment with Brandon Cobb that changed the direction of his life.He shares how he finally broke into medical device sales, landed his dream role, and was performing at a high level.Then one day, it was over.No warning, just a conversation that forced a hard reset.The immediate question was, what did I do wrong?But the real takeaway was deeper.No one is responsible for your financial future but you.No matter how loyal you are or how well you perform, a company will always do what’s best for the company.That moment created a shift.From depending on a job To taking ownershipThat’s where the entrepreneurial journey began.And for us, it’s a reminder.At some point, we all have to decide who’s in control of where we’re going.#LeadershipMindset #EntrepreneurMindset #FinancialFreedom*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!We got into a focused round with Brandon Cobb, and it opened up a bigger conversation around how we approach business and life.From health and longevity to building trust and communication, a few key principles stood out.One of the biggest shifts is this.Business isn’t just about doing more good deals. It’s about making fewer bad ones.That takes discipline and awareness.And when it comes to working with people, whether it’s your team, investors, or even family, communication matters more than most think.Clarify what you’re saying. Verify it was actually understood.Because missed communication leads to missed outcomes.And at the end of the day, success isn’t just about money. It’s about who you are, how you take care of yourself, and how you show up across the board.That’s the real standard.#LeadershipMindset #EntrepreneurMindset #RealEstateInvesting*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Cobb and get into a conversation that hits beyond business, how we handle stress and show up in our daily lives.Brandon shares a shift he experienced after becoming a father. For a long time, the mindset was simple, get everything done, then relax. But as life got fuller, that approach stopped working.What we unpack is this, stress isn’t just about having too much to do. It often comes from resisting what life is asking of us in the moment.Trying to control everything. Trying to keep things perfect. Trying to earn rest instead of being present.The shift isn’t about doing less, it’s about learning how to be present while doing what’s already in front of us.There’s a real leadership lesson in that, for how we lead at home, in business, and in everyday life.#LeadershipMindset #EntrepreneurMindset #RealEstateInvesting*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this episode of the Multifamily Real Estate Experiment Podcast, host Hutch interviews Tyler Lyons, the Chief Investment Officer at Asym Capital. Tyler shares his extensive background in corporate finance and how it shaped his approach to real estate investing. He emphasizes the importance of practice, precision, and persistence, while discussing his journey from a CPA in corporate America to raising over $35 million at Asym Capital. The discussion covers key factors in multifamily investing such as location, property bones, underwriting assumptions, and the art of asset management. Tyler also provides valuable advice for passive investors and outlines what distinguishes elite LP investors from others. Listeners will gain insights on how to navigate the multifamily market, the significance of rigorous asset management, and actionable steps to prepare for upcoming investment opportunities.00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview01:13 Tyler Lyons' Investment Philosophy03:32 Tyler's Journey from Corporate Finance to Real Estate06:36 The Importance of Repetition and Learning in Real Estate08:51 Raising Capital and Working with Investors12:35 Evaluating Deals and Stress Testing Assumptions17:37 Asset Management and Property Management Insights20:58 Positioning for Future Opportunities22:38 Focus Round: Personal Insights and Tips23:49 Conclusion and Contact Information*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!Experience shortens the learning curve. 📈🧠In this episode, Tyler explains how talking to operators, reviewing dozens of deals, and asking better questions helps investors develop real judgment. Alignment of interest isn’t a buzzword — it’s found in the details: fees, waterfalls, profit splits, and who actually gets paid only if the deal performs.  Over time, patterns become clear, and disciplined investors learn to recognize when incentives reward stewardship instead of speed. The goal isn’t perfection — it’s understanding who truly wins with you. 🤝#LeadershipMindset #InvestorEducation #MultifamilyInvesting*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!Most people are taught to wait. Tyler chose to redesign. 💡In this clip, Tyler walks through the mindset shift that changed everything — moving from saving for a distant future to acquiring cash-flowing assets that support life now. That shift opened the door to freedom, career flexibility, and clearer decision-making. From small residential properties to passive investing and eventually stepping into syndications, his journey reflects steady progression, not shortcuts.  Joining Asym Capital turned that vision into a professional path, grounded in learning, patience, and long-term ownership. 🧠🏢#LeadershipMindset #CashFlowThinking #MultifamilyEducation*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!Good deals don’t fail first — bad execution does. 🧠📉In this conversation, Tyler explains that real underwriting goes far beyond the numbers. You’re underwriting people, decision-making, resilience, and operational discipline. What separates institutional-grade operators isn’t whether they’re vertically integrated or use third-party management — it’s the intensity of asset management. Systems, KPIs, and accountability are what protect capital and drive performance. At the end of the day, stewardship matters more than structure. 💪🏽#LeadershipMindset #InvestorDiscipline #MultifamilyEducation*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!Quick answers. Real insight. ⚡️In this focus round, Tyler touches on the habits and decisions that shaped his path — staying active, recognizing the power of the right opportunity, learning to communicate, and realizing early on that real estate is a team sport. He credits persistence and work ethic learned from his dad as the foundation behind every move.  The takeaway is simple: success isn’t one big moment, it’s the accumulation of discipline, relationships, and consistent effort over time. 🧠💪#LeadershipMindset #LongTermThinking #MultifamilyEducation*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!Everyone wants the results. Very few commit to the reps. 🔁In this clip, Tyler shares a quote from Tony Robbins that’s shaped how he approaches leadership and investing: what you practice in private is what shows up in public. He explains how real progress comes from repetition — underwriting deal after deal, learning the fundamentals, and doing the simple work consistently. Multifamily may be straightforward, but mastery is earned through discipline, not shortcuts. 🧠💪#LeadershipMindset #MultifamilyEducation #InvestorDiscipline*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this episode of the Multifamily Real Estate Experiment podcast, host Shalon 'Hutch' Hutchinson is joined by Mike Zlotnik, also known as Big Mike, to discuss insightful strategies for multifamily real estate investment. Mike shares his extensive background in technology, mathematics, and real estate fund management to provide valuable advice on macroeconomics, risk management, and investment principles. The conversation covers topics like the 2% rule for positive cash flow, the impact of interest rates on investments, and strategies for passive investors to build predictable wealth in volatile economic conditions. Big Mike also highlights the importance of evaluating fund portfolios, understanding new single asset syndications, and making informed decisions in today’s market.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:14 Guest Introduction: Big Mike01:19 The 2% Rule in Real Estate Investing03:42 Big Mike's Journey from Tech to Real Estate05:13 Current Market Opportunities and Challenges05:36 Building Predictable Wealth During Economic Volatility06:20 Understanding Passive Income Strategies08:13 Impact of Interest Rates on Real Estate15:05 Debt vs. Equity Investments17:28 Red Flags for Passive Investors19:57 Conclusion and Contact Information*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this episode, Big Mike talks about why so many investors are shifting toward predictability and safety in the current market. After recent volatility, many people are prioritizing stable income and longer-duration leases over strategies that rely on perfect timing or fast recovery. 🧠 Big Mike explains that oversupply in several Sunbelt markets has made parts of multifamily less predictable in the short term. While there can still be opportunity if absorption improves and rents start climbing again, the timeline is uncertain. In contrast, strategies like private credit, industrial, and open-air retail offer longer leases, stronger tenant credit, and built-in rent escalations that create more consistent income. The key takeaway is understanding what you’re optimizing for. Multifamily can still deliver strong returns if you buy deep and get the pricing right, but investors looking for lower volatility may prefer assets with steady cash flow from day one. It’s not about one strategy being better than another, it’s about aligning your approach with your risk tolerance and goals. 🏢📊#InvestorMindset #PredictableIncome #MarketCycles #RealEstateEducation #MultifamilyInvesting*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this episode, Mike “Big Mike” Zlotnik breaks down how underwriting standards have tightened and why downside protection matters more than ever in today’s market. Rather than chasing volume or forcing deals, he explains how discipline has become the real advantage. 🧠📉 Big Mike walks through the three things he focuses on when underwriting today. A positive spread between cap rates and interest rates, buying well below replacement cost, and securing deep discounts from peak pricing. He explains how older Class B and C assets require more capital, more management, and far more conservative assumptions due to rising insurance, maintenance, and operational complexity. The bigger takeaway is leadership through patience. With limited comps and sellers slow to adjust, Mike emphasizes focusing on cash flow at today’s interest rates and refusing to force economics that no longer work. This environment rewards investors who wait for the right opportunities instead of chasing every deal that hits the market. 🏢📊#InvestorMindset #RiskManagement #MultifamilyEducation #RealEstateLeadership #DisciplinedInvesting *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this conversation, Mike “Big Mike” Zlotnik walks through how disciplined underwriting has changed in today’s market and why downside protection matters more than ever. Instead of chasing volume, he explains how tighter standards are forcing investors to slow down and get more selective. 🧠📉 Mike breaks down the three core things he looks for when underwriting deals today. A positive spread between cap rates and interest rates, buying well below replacement cost, and securing deep discounts from peak market pricing. He highlights how rising insurance costs, aging properties, and operational complexity have made Class B and C assets harder to manage, requiring far more conservative assumptions. The bigger takeaway is mindset. This environment rewards patience, realism, and discipline. With fewer clear comps and tighter financing, successful investors focus on cash flow at today’s rates and refuse to force deals. As Mike points out, you don’t need many wins. You just need a few deals that truly make sense. 🏢📊#InvestorMindset #RiskManagement #MultifamilyEducation #RealEstateLeadership #DisciplinedInvesting*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!On today’s podcast, Mike talks about the moment many people eventually face: realizing that what you’re good at, what you enjoy, and what actually creates freedom don’t always line up at first. 🧠 He explains the idea of finding your “genius zone” by aligning three things, what you’re good at, what you enjoy doing, and what you can build a real career or business around. For him, that clarity led away from technology and fully into real estate, a shift that felt natural once the pieces came together. What makes this conversation powerful is the mindset shift around freedom. Not just financial freedom, but freedom of time and decision-making. Mike also points out that market resets create moments where disciplined buyers can find quality assets from motivated sellers. You don’t need many wins, just a few good ones, if you’re patient and clear on what you’re building toward. 🏢📈#LeadershipMindset #FreedomThroughInvesting #RealEstateEducation #MultifamilyMindset #InvestorJourney*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this conversation, Mike breaks down investing to its simplest discipline: managing risk before chasing returns. 🧠📉 Instead of getting distracted by complex structures or market noise, he shares a practical rule that keeps decisions grounded and protects downside. At the core of his approach is the idea of buying for cash flow with intention. He explains how creating a positive spread between cap rates and interest rates builds a margin of safety from day one. That margin is what allows investors to breathe, stay patient, and avoid relying on perfect conditions to make a deal work.What really stands out is the leadership mindset behind it.  Not every market fits this approach, and not every deal deserves capital. Strong investors are willing to walk away when the numbers do not align, even if others are still buying. Discipline, not optimism, is what keeps risk in check. #LeadershipMindset #RiskManagement #RealEstateInvesting #MultifamilyEducation #InvestorDiscipline*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this episode, Senate discusses his interests outside of work, namely golfing and cigar culture. He shares transformative opportunities in his life, highlighting the impact of network marketing and personal development figures like Tony Robbins and Grant Cardone. Senate emphasizes the importance of asking intelligent questions for entrepreneurs and provides career advice focused on starting with the end goal in mind. He defines true success not in financial terms but in personal happiness and contentment, citing moments spent with family as his greatest measure of success.00:00 Introduction to the Focus Round22:06 Fun and Hobbies: Golf and Cigars22:36 Life-Changing Opportunities23:19 Mastering Communication Skills23:45 Real Estate Wisdom: Begin with the End in Mind24:41 Defining Success: Happiness and Contentment*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this segment, Senate talks about the challenges of juggling family, business, and health. He doesn’t believe in balance—instead, he believes in focusing on seasons. 🌱For Senate, there are times when you focus on raising your kids, and other times when you shift gears to start a business or prioritize your health. Every season has its own priorities. 🏡💼Senate shares his own journey—he wasn’t always fit, and his health took a hit during certain seasons. But now, as he’s focused on his fitness, he’s in the gym several days a week. His message? Don’t stress about balancing everything. Instead, focus on what matters in each season of life. 💪He also discusses how creating synergy and alignment in your life can lead to greater success and peace of mind. It’s not about having it all together at once—it’s about embracing where you are in the moment. 🌟 #LifeSeasons #CreatingSynergy #EntrepreneurMindset*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this episode, Hutch talks about the power of community in achieving your real estate goals. If you're looking to close your first acquisition, your competence often drives your confidence. But here's the thing—you don’t have to go it alone. 🏡💡Whether you’re creating your own team or joining an existing one, surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals can help you level up faster. By collaborating with others who bring different strengths and skills to the table, you increase your chances of success and build the momentum you need to scale. 🚀Hutch also dives into how family leadership plays a role in balancing entrepreneurship with parenting. While his kids are now adults, Hutch emphasizes that parenting is a lifelong journey. As an entrepreneur and investor, finding that balance becomes easier as they grow, but the support and leadership you give them remain essential. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💼#RealEstateCommunity #TeamworkSuccess #EntrepreneurFamily*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this episode, Senate breaks down the crucial first steps to take when looking to buy apartments. If you’re expecting mailbox money, it’s time to talk about passive investing. But if you’re ready to actively own and manage apartments, it starts with building the right team and taking action. 📈Senate emphasizes that you don’t need to know the entire road before taking that first step. Just get to work—start analyzing deals, talking to brokers, and making offers. Action is key to momentum! 🚀He also shares why community leadership is essential to his success as an investor. Whether it's through local meetups, serving on boards, or co-founding events, being deeply involved with his community helps him grow as an investor and educator. When you give back, you elevate yourself and others along the way. #RealEstateAction #CommunityLeadership #InvestorMindset*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this Focus round, Senate shares some personal insights.When he's not running deals or events, Senate loves golfing and enjoying cigars. 🏌️‍♂️🍂 He even finds joy in his work, making it all the more rewarding.The opportunity that changed his life? Network marketing! 🙌 It introduced him to personal development through mentors like Tony Robbins, Grant Cardone, and Ed Milet.Senate also highlights a key skill for success: asking intelligent questions. 🤔 Thinking critically is essential for every investor and entrepreneur.What does he wish he knew earlier? "Size doesn’t matter!" 📏 If you want big, aim big from the start—like going straight for a 200-unit apartment building.For Senate, true success isn’t about money—it’s about happiness and contentment. The real success is moments with family, like hearing his grandbaby’s belly laugh. 🏠❤️ #EntrepreneurMindset #PersonalDevelopment #RealEstateJourney*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this episode, Senate shares powerful insights on how mindset drives success—not just in real estate, but in life! 🤔One key takeaway? "We don’t wait to buy real estate. We buy real estate and wait." Patience and understanding market cycles are key to long-term success. But it’s more than making money—it’s about making an impact. 💥Senate also talks about Zig Ziglar’s wisdom: "If you help enough people get what they want, you’ll get what you want." In real estate, especially in multifamily, helping others level up gives your life purpose. That's why waking up early to create content or build communities feels so rewarding. 🌱It’s not just about wealth; it’s about connection and leadership. 🌟 #RealEstateMindset #LeadershipInBusiness #InvestInPeople*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this episode of the Multifamily Real Estate Experiment Podcast, hosts dive into mergers and acquisitions with Marvin Karlow, a seasoned M&A expert with extensive experience in business ownership and exits. Marvin shares key insights on maximizing business exit value, the importance of having a leadership team, achieving efficient operations, and navigating the complexities of due diligence. The discussion also uncovers valuable tips on identifying the right buyers and preparing mentally for selling a business. Listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the strategic and emotional aspects of exiting a business successfully.00:00 Introduction and Guest Overview02:05 Marvin's Business Philosophy and Mantra03:57 The Two Phases of Deal-Making05:50 Marvin's Career Journey and Problem-Solving Approach09:04 Valuing a Business: Key Variables and Multiples14:17 Importance of Leadership and Efficiency in Business Valuation17:23 Understanding the Commercial Function17:28 The Importance of Sales in Business Growth18:22 Preparing Your Business for Sale20:07 Identifying the Right Buyer21:07 Valuation and Market Realities24:41 Surviving Due Diligence29:02 Emotional Aspects of Selling a Business31:31 Rapid Fire Questions32:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this section, Marvin explains that most problems in a deal can be worked through if they are disclosed early. What actually causes deals to fall apart is surprise.When something important shows up late in diligence, it creates doubt. Even if it was not intentional, trust starts to erode. And once trust slips, buyers begin asking a dangerous question. What else am I missing?Great leadership means telling the truth early, setting expectations clearly, and respecting the process. Transparency protects relationships, momentum, and outcomes. 🧠📄Strong deals are built on trust long before signatures happen.#LeadershipMindset #BusinessStrategy #EntrepreneurLife*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this episode, Marvin explains a mindset shift many owners miss. The biggest value is created when the owner steps out of daily operations and focuses on growth.When leadership is in place and the business runs efficiently enough, the most powerful lever left is simple. Go sell. Generate revenue. 🚀Businesses that are prepared to scale give buyers a head start. They can move fast, build momentum, and focus on growth from day one instead of fixing foundations.Strong leadership is not just about building something that works. It is about building something that is ready.#LeadershipMindset #BusinessStrategy #EntrepreneurLife*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!Marvin breaks it down simply. The only opinion that matters is the market’s. And the only way to learn what the market thinks is to ask it directly.Too many owners try to sell quietly, take the first offer, or treat a business sale like a passive listing. That approach leaves value on the table.Strong leadership means creating real demand, running a process with intention, and giving yourself options. 🏡🤝If it is business or real estate, outcomes improve when you prepare properly, invite competition, and let the market do its job.#LeadershipMindset #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessStrategy*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this focus round, Marvin gives quick answers that reveal a lot about how he lives and leads. From endurance sports and faith, to telling the truth and believing that building a company is possible, the theme is clear. Success is not about titles or ego.It is about effort, integrity, and helping others get the outcome that is best for them. 💪🤝Sometimes the most powerful insights come from simple answers said with conviction.#LeadershipMindset #EntrepreneurLife #PersonalGrowth*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this episode, Marvin shares a principle that shapes how he leads, parents, and builds businesses. Talent helps, but persistence is what carries people through the hard parts.Leadership often means doing the unglamorous work, staying committed, and taking responsibility all the way through. 🛠️One of the strongest ideas in this episode is that success is not just about reaching the top. It is about completing the mission and coming back safely with everyone who depends on you. 🏔️🏠That mindset changes how you lead, how you take risk, and how you think long term.#LeadershipMindset #BusinessLeadership #PersonalGrowth*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this episode of the Multifamily Real Estate Experiment podcast, host Shalon Hutchinson welcomes Cory, a former structural engineer and founder of Freedom Investing Group, who transitioned into mobile home park operations. Cory shares his journey from a demanding engineering career to real estate investing, driven by his desire to spend more time with his family. Cory discusses the value-add potential of mobile home parks, including the significant impact on affordable housing and financial stability for investors. He dives into a near-catastrophic investment mistake that cost him a million dollars, highlighting the importance of diligent due diligence and personal resilience. Cory also offers insights into why mobile home parks outperform other asset classes and the profound social impact of improving and maintaining these communities. The episode emphasizes the significance of taking incremental steps towards large goals and the importance of trust, verification, and community impact in real estate investment.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome03:34 Cory's Journey from Engineering to Real Estate05:57 Discovering Mobile Home Parks10:47 The Value of Mobile Home Parks16:16 Impact and Community Building22:18 Challenges and Mistakes in Mobile Home Park Investments22:41 Understanding Mobile Home Park Investments23:18 The Pitfalls of Capitalizing Rental Income25:16 A Million Dollar Mistake25:41 The Wastewater Treatment Plant Disaster30:42 Overcoming Financial and Operational Challenges33:40 Lessons Learned and Moving Forward37:26 Focus Round: Fun, Opportunities, and Skills40:10 Defining Success and Making an Impact40:57 Conclusion and Contact Information*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!When Cory Harelson and his team took over their first mobile home park, they didn’t do anything flashy—they simply showed up, walked the property, talked to residents, and solved small problems that had been ignored. The feedback? “You guys actually care.”But this episode isn’t just about feel-good moments. Cory also shares one of the most common mistakes investors make when moving from apartments to mobile home parks: miscalculating value by capitalizing income from park-owned homes. That rent is tied to personal property, not real property—and banks won’t recognize it when underwriting a deal.If you’re chasing deals without understanding this difference, you might be overvaluing your investment and setting yourself up for trouble. The numbers matter—but so does doing right by the people living in these communities. #MobileHomeParks #UnderwritingMatters #ImpactInvesting*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!Cory Harelson explains one of the most overlooked opportunities in mobile home park investingIt’s not that there’s no demand It’s that filling lots takes effort, capital, and coordination — and many longtime owners just don’t botherBut that’s where the upside livesYou’re often buying based on current cash flow not future potential So when you fill those lots, renovate the homes, and raise net income the value of the property jumps — and fastCory breaks down how this works in commercial real estate Why it’s different from single family homes and how increasing income by $1 can create $15–$20 in new valueIt’s not magic It’s math — and mindset. #CashFlowStrategy #CommercialRealEstate #MobileHomeParks *=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!Sometimes the best move sounds crazy... until you ask the right personCory Harelson didn’t go looking for a cheerleader He went looking for a challengeOver one beer with the only guy he knew who owned rentals he asked: “Talk me out of buying a mobile home park”Turns out—his friend told him to go for itThis episode isn’t about real estate strategies It’s about mindset It’s about who you trust to challenge your thinking and why most people never take that first real stepYour network won’t change your life How you think with your network will🎯 Action starts when you stop waiting for permission #LeadershipMindset #ThinkBigger #PassiveIncomeJourney*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this focus round with Cory Harelson, things get real — fast.We cover everything from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu to communication blind spots to losing a million dollars and bouncing back with more purpose than ever.Cory opens up about what success means to him now Why listening became his #1 leadership skill And how one harsh piece of feedback shifted his entire approachWe also get into why “trust but verify” isn’t just a saying — it’s survival what most people miss when it comes to risk and how doing business with integrity hits different when your kids are watchingIt’s not about being flashy It’s about building something that lasts and doing it the right way #RealLeadership #PurposeOverProfit #InvestorMindset*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!From engineering to full-time investing, Cory Harelson shares the mindset that kept him moving forward. His go-to? Teddy Roosevelt’s “Man in the Arena” — a reminder that success belongs to the ones actually in the fight.We talk about what it really means to show up, especially when the path isn’t clear. This one touches on purpose, mental health, and the kind of community that helps you keep going.You don’t need all the answers to start. You just need the courage to get in the arena. #MindsetMatters #PurposeDriven #ManInTheArena*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!In this episode, Gian discusses his personal interests, such as surfing and Brazilian jiujitsu, and shares pivotal moments in his professional journey, including founding KBKG and launching successful software. He emphasizes the importance of early investment for tax advantages and reflects on missed opportunities in real estate. Gian also offers a valuable communication tip involving AI and underscores the long-term benefits of strategic planning for future generations. Finally, he defines success in his field as achieving financial freedom that allows for a relaxed and enjoyable life.00:00 Introduction to the Focus Round24:15 Fun Activities and Hobbies24:26 Game-Changing Opportunities24:55 Communication Tips for Complex Ideas25:40 Early Investment Insights26:55 Legacy and Long-Term Impact27:42 Defining Success After 25 Years*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor

Aloha, It’s Shelon "Hutch" Hutchinson here! If you’re enjoying 'The Multifamily Real Estate Experiment' podcast, please like, comment, and share our episodes to help us reach and inspire more people. Thank you for your support!Most people don’t realize this, but if one spouse qualifies as a real estate professional, the entire household may benefit on their taxes. Even W-2 income could be offset.Gian Pazzia breaks down how it works, what the 750-hour rule really means, and how couples are using this to take control of how their income gets taxed.It’s not a loophole. It’s strategy.#TaxPlanning #RealEstateProfessional #W2Strategy*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Thank you to all of our listeners!!! We would love to hear from you!!!Email me at:[email protected]*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*=*Visit our website to find out more:www.hsquaredcapital.comJoin our Facebook Group:The Multifamily Real Estate ExperimentFollow us on Instagram:@hutchthemarineinvestor