Building Big Things

James Kandasamy, CCIM, has built a successful multifamily investment firm as proven by about 1,700 units they have under management, all of which totaling $130 million. His firm is dedicated to acquire and operate properties with major value-add potential in the country.

Today, he will talk about his experience investing in Texas and the factors you should consider if you’re planning to invest there too. James will also share a ton of valuable tips that you can apply on your real estate journey now. 

Listen to this episode and learn from James the value-add potential in Texas! 

[00:01 - 05:46] Opening Segment

• Let’s get to know James Kandasamy 
• James talks about his path to real estate
  • From single-family to multifamily 

[05:47 - 15:49] Should You Invest in Texas Now? 

• This is a company’s golden handcuff you should know
• The advantages of real estate over the stock market 
• Listen to James’ insights about multifamily in Texas 

[15:50 - 25:28] Value Add in Texas 

• Find the best properties with these tips from James
• Here’s a misleading indicator you should know 
• How to tell the value-add in a property 
  • Listen to James’ tips 

[25:29 - 37:35] Real Estate Tactics to Know 

• Cash flow and equity in multifamily
  • James draws the line 
• Refinance or sell?
  • James weighs in 
• Real estate is a long-term game
  • Learn from James on how to unlock its value

[37:36 - 44:26] Closing Segment 

• The beauty of syndication 
• Connect with James! 
  • Links below
• Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Real estate makes you really good money, but it’s a lot of hard work. But you cannot be playing it like the stock market.” - James Kandasamy

“Do things that other people are not doing.” - James Kandasamy

Resources mentioned:

• James’ book: Passive Investing In Commercial Real Estate
• Building Big Things episode 2: Equity vs. Cash Flow in Multifamily- Have the cake and eat it too‪!‬

GET JAMES’ BOOK FOR FREE here. Just pay for the shipping fee. 

Email [email protected]/ or connect with him on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out Achieve Investment Group and start your multifamily investing journey! 

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Define Equity and Cash flow

Relationship between equity and cash flow in single family vs. multifamily

Why traditional real estate focused on cash flow only

Why focusing on Equity (while keeping an eye on cash flow) allows you to grow your portfolio faster. 

Examples of how the math looks different if you are a buy and hold investor vs. an investor with a focus on equity

Leverage is the ability to borrow (as a loan from a bank or private money) to buy real estate.

This episode illustrates a scenario of buying real estate with leverage vs. without leverage. 

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