Escaping the Comfort Trap: The Laras' Multifamily Investing Journey | Movers and Shakers

In this inspiring episode, Gino Barbaro sits down with Natalie and Daniel Lara, proud U.S. veterans turned successful multifamily real estate investors. Discover how this dynamic duo transitioned from military life to owning and managing 342 multifamily units, all while overcoming obstacles and staying true to their values.

Episode Highlights:

• Introduction
  • Meet Natalie, a former U.S. Navy corpsman, and Daniel, a former U.S. Marine.
  • Learn about their leap of faith into multifamily real estate investing.
• Overcoming Skepticism
  • How they dealt with pushback from family and friends who didn't understand their new path.
  • The importance of having a supportive partner and shared vision.
• The Big Move
  • Why they decided to sell everything and move from California to Florida.
  • Attending the Jake and Gino Multifamily Mastery conference that changed their trajectory.
• Starting the Multifamily Journey
  • The power of networking and education in launching their real estate careers.
  • Overcoming fears and taking action despite uncertainties.
• First Deal Success
  • Investing in their first multifamily property in Kansas City.
  • Building trust with new partners and learning the ropes of due diligence.
• Future Goals
  • Their vision for the next 3-5 years, including managing $75 million in assets.
  • Plans to diversify into different types of commercial real estate and help others learn.

Key Takeaways:

• Faith and Action: Daniel shares how spirituality guided their decision-making process.
• Mindset Shift: The importance of transitioning from a 'poor' to a 'wealthy' mindset.
• Education is Key: Why investing in yourself is the best first step.
• Building Relationships: How trust and credibility are essential in raising capital.

Connect with Natalie and Daniel Lara:

• Website: https://www.lunadalegacy.com/
• Email:
  • Natalie@lunara-properties.com
  • Daniel@lunara-properties.com
• Phone: (650) 435-3993
• Instagram: The Passive Shift - https://www.instagram.com/the_passive_shift/
• LinkedIn:
  • Natalie's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-lara-a9327725/
  • Daniel's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-lara1076/

Don't Miss This Episode If You Want To:

• Transition from a traditional career to real estate investing.
• Understand the challenges and rewards of starting in multifamily real estate.
• Learn how to overcome skepticism from those around you.
• Get inspired by veterans making a difference in their civilian lives.
• 00:00 – Introduction
• 04:16 – Overcoming Skepticism
• 10:14 – The Big Move
• 15:05 – Starting the Multifamily Journey
• 20:48 – First Deal Success
• 26:09 – Future Goals

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