Deal Flow Friday DFF & No Vacancy Collab! : Taylor Avakian - The CRE Group & Farhan Mahmood - Trion Properties
Feb 14, 2025
Taylor Avakian, Founder of The Group CRE and host of No Vacancy Podcast, and Farhan Mahmood, Partner at Trion Properties, dive into the dynamic world of multifamily real estate. They discuss the challenges of fluctuating market conditions in LA compared to other regions. The duo reflects on past lessons from the 2008 financial crisis and share insights on adapting investment strategies amidst rising interest rates. Plus, they explore the transformative role of technology and AI while emphasizing the importance of trust and relationships in real estate.
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Farhan's Real Estate Journey
- Farhan Mahmood's interest in real estate stemmed from witnessing downtown LA's transformation during his time at USC.
- The 2008 financial crisis steered him from hotels and retail toward non-performing loans at auction.com.
Impact of 2008 Crisis
- Witnessing the 2008 financial crisis shaped Farhan's cautious approach to real estate investment.
- He learned valuable lessons about downside risk and the impact of market downturns.
Balancing Perspectives
- Farhan's early experience adjusting Lehman models post-GFC ingrained a focus on downside risk.
- This cautious perspective balances Max's bullish outlook at Trion Properties.