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 estate
• Lessons learned from single-family investing
• Raising capital as a first-time GP
• The power of institutional investors in multifamily
• The risks of floating-rate loans and why fixed debt is king
• How to avoid cash management disasters in multifamily
• The future of real estate investing in 2025

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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

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