In this episode of Real Talk, I speak with Ivan Barratt, Founder and CEO of The BAM Companies. A 20-year veteran of the real estate industry, Ivan is a multifamily owner, fund manager, and syndicator who specializes in large apartment communities in the Midwest. Since 2015, he has raised nearly $700 million in equity, acquired over 8,500 units, and acquired over $1 Billion in transaction volume.

We discuss

* Why he focuses on buying in the “Heartland” of the U.S.

* How he went from buying duplexes to having 1,400 investors

* Creating a culture where employees like their job

Learn more about Ivan Barratt:

* Connect with Ivan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivanbarratt

* Visit The BAM Companies’ website: https://pm.thebamcompanies.com/about

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In each episode of Real Talk: Real Estate Discussions, Andrew Kirsh interviews industry leaders to learn their real-time opinions on today's market, their background and unique career highlights, and guidance for newcomers to the industry.

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