The Multifamily Wealth Podcast #59: How a Former Federal Agent Bought 900+ Units and Built a Successful Capital Raising Platform with Whitney Sewell
In this week’s episode, we learn how Whitney Sewell transitioned from the military and federal law enforcement into the world of real estate (and how he grew a portfolio of 900 units)! Those of you that listen to a lot of multifamily real estate-focused shows are probably familiar with Whitney - he is the host of The Real Estate Syndication show, one of the largest syndication-focused podcasts in the industry. Whitney is also the founder of Life Bridge Capital, a multifamily syndicated real estate investment firm, with $150 million in AUM.
Throughout our discussion, we learn how and why Whitney made the decision to sell everything, including his business, real estate, and his farm, to go all-in on buying large multifamily real estate - just a crazy story! Not only does Whitney share his empowering and inspirational story, but he also includes numerous tactical tips throughout our discussion. We also talk about his podcast, the systems he has developed to produce a daily show, and the importance of building a brand online, whether or not you are looking to raise capital or invest in real estate. Overall, this episode is packed with a lot of information for anyone looking to start a podcast, build their presence online, or build a multifamily portfolio.
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Show Notes:
3:20 Whitney shares his background, how he got into real estate, and what his business is doing today.
9:15 Whitney discusses the transition from buying smaller real estate deals and running a small business to selling everything and focusing entirely on commercial multifamily syndication.
18:10 We discuss the benefits of having an online presence as a real estate investor and the importance of developing your brand online.
20:30 Whitney discusses his first syndication and what he learned from it.
23:30 Whitney shares the types of properties his business looks for, the markets he targets, as well as how he typically structures the capital.
26:35 We discuss the competitive market and Whitney shares what he is doing to compete with the growing competition.
30:15 Whitney shares a piece of advice he would give himself before starting his real estate career.
31:26 Whitney discusses his biggest business-related failure and what he learned from it.
32:40 Whitney shares the best decision he has made in his career thus far.
34:28 Whitney gives one skill/trait that he attributes his success to.
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