Multifamily Fundamentals Series
Welcome to Multifamily Fundamentals
Multifamily Fundamentals is a 10-part series hosted by multifamily investor and syndicator Matt Faircloth of The DeRosa Group. In each episode, Matt and his co-hosts dive deep into the fundamentals of not just investing in multifamily, but in building a real estate business.
They dissect how to choose the right market, underwrite and finance multifamily properties, master investor relations, build out your multifamily dream team — and much more!
Episode 1: The Four Superpowers of a Great Multifamily Team
In this episode, seasoned real estate professionals Matt Faircloth, Hervé Francois, and Justin Fraser delve into the Core Four method, unraveling the secrets behind scaling a successful multifamily real estate business.
From discovering deals to underwriting, raising capital, and executing the business plan, they offer invaluable insights into the pivotal roles that drive long-term growth in commercial real estate.
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Episode 2: Negotiating Win-Win Deals in Multifamily Investing
In the second episode of Multifamily Fundamentals, Matt Faircloth and Justin Fraser talk about the importance of having the right team structure in place to capitalize on investments.
They discuss the components of an investing team (especially the GP and LP roles), how to set up splits between the GP team and investors, and how to determine the splits inside the GP team. The lesson here is that doing right by your investors starts with having a fundamentally strong team.
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Episode 3: The Magic Market Ride — Perfecting Your Market Selection Strategy
In episode three of Multifamily Fundamentals, Matt Faircloth and Hervé Francois dive into one of the core decisions investors need to make early on in their journeys: what market to invest in.
Matt and Hervé explain some of the key metrics to focus on when evaluating markets, how to find those key metrics through research, and some of the pros and cons of investing where you live.
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Episode 4: Raising Private Capital in Multifamily Real Estate
In episode four, Matt Faircloth and Vincent Celeste of The DeRosa Group dive deep into the strategies of building and nurturing your investor database to raise capital.
Learn how to create an extensive investor database and understand why it's crucial to establish this infrastructure before hunting for deals. Matt and Vincent explain how leads and potential investors may interact with your business depending on where they are in their decision-making process. They also highlight the power of consistent, educational content creation to attract and retain investors.
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Episode 5: Underwriting & Financing in Today’s Market
In this episode, Matt Faircloth and Hervé Francois discuss multifamily underwriting. They explore the roles within their company, The DeRosa Group, highlighting the Hunter in identifying investment opportunities and the Brain and Hammer's roles in analyzing and implementing business plans.
The discussion includes strategies for scaling a business, the significance of market selection, and the intricacies of underwriting, such as assessing market attractiveness, building relationships, and detailed property analysis.
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Episode 6: The Art of Closing Deals Fast and Efficiently
In this episode, Matt Faircloth and Justin Fraser discuss strategies for successfully closing multifamily deals.
They cover topics like equity arrangement, market selection, team building, offer making, and the importance of due diligence to ensure a deal's profitability. Justin shares insights on navigating multifamily acquisitions, emphasizing the critical role of asset management post-offer acceptance. They also delve into the complexities of contracts and negotiations in multifamily real estate.
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Episode 7: Getting Equity in Today’s Market
In this episode, Matt Faircloth and Vincent Celeste focus on setting your deal up for success before you launch it.
They discuss strategies for building investor connections long before a deal is available, marketing tactics to maximize the attention your deal gets, and how maintaining healthy investor relationships is the best way to gain equity in today's market.
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Episode 8: Building the Best Ever Local Team
In this episode, Matt Faircloth and Tara Smiley discuss building an effective local team for managing multifamily properties, emphasizing the importance of property and asset management, and sharing insights on vendor relationships and operational strategies for success in multifamily investments.
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Episode 9: Asset Management — the Real Money Maker in Real Estate
In this episode, Matt Faircloth and Justin Fraser highlight the necessity of active asset management and strategic planning for success. They stress that effectively managing multifamily properties involves hands-on oversight and a business-like approach to achieve profitability.
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Episode 10: Selling for Success
In the last episode of Multifamily Fundamentals, Matt Faircloth and Hervé Francois focus on strategic insights into when and how to sell multifamily real estate, touching on exit strategy timing, the considerations for holding vs. selling, and preparing multifamily properties for sale to maximize returns.
This episode is a mini-guide to navigating the selling process, including evaluating market conditions, dealing with bumps in the road, and leveraging broker relationships for successful transactions.
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Learn More About The DeRosa Group
To learn more about The DeRosa Group, visit their website. You can connect with the hosts of the Multifamily Fundamentals Series on LinkedIn below:
