EP 237: Mission Driven: Empowering Military Families through Real Estate with Adam LaBarr

Adam La Barr is a combat veteran, Amazon #1 best-selling author, and accomplished business consultant with a knack for turning challenges into opportunities. With 18 years of military experience and a proven track record in the corporate world, he has honed the art of building high-performing teams and scaling businesses sustainably. Adam has successfully navigated complex situations as a COO, steered startups to seven-figure sales, and implemented systems that allow businesses to thrive.

In real estate, Adam’s portfolio includes over 350 multifamily doors, investments in self-storage, and ownership of a memory care facility. Despite early hurdles, including a near-miss on his first deal, Adam’s resilience turned lessons into lasting success. Now, he leverages his unique blend of military discipline and entrepreneurial expertise to guide businesses with revenues of $250K to $1M, helping them scale without losing their identity—or their sense of humor.

When he’s not helping others achieve their goals, Adam spends time with his wife, Raquel, and their three children, proving that teamwork truly makes the dream work.

Chapters

00:00 Market Insights for Passive Investors

03:06 Adam's Journey into Real Estate

05:59 The Challenges of a First Investment

09:00 Lessons Learned from Early Mistakes

12:07 Partner Selection and Due Diligence

14:55 Navigating Difficult Conversations

17:53 Creating Strong Operating Agreements

21:33 Navigating Challenges in Business Relationships

22:02 Exploring Residential Assisted Living

24:26 The Realities of Assisted Living Investments

28:00 Understanding the Financial Dynamics of Assisted Living

30:39 Active Duty Passive Income: Empowering Military Investors

33:42 Balancing Family Life and Entrepreneurship

36:53 Due Diligence in Passive Investing

39:31 Bucket List Adventures and Investment Strategies

RANDY SMITH

Connect with our host, Randy Smith, for more educational content or to discuss investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at www.impactequity.net, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @randysmithinvestor