E477 - War Stories of Real Estate and What You Can Learn From Them

Raise your hand if every day you see someone on Instagram or YouTube make their first million dollars in real estate! Anyone who has been in the business for more than a couple of years knows that this is not how it works.  Despite all the social media hype promising to make you an instant millionaire, real estate is not easy, and it is not for the faint of heart… <<>> Today, Mark Shuler and I discuss what it takes to succeed in this business and the types of problems you will inevitably face if you choose to commit yourself to this industry.  Mark is the Founder of SCRE Investments, a private equity real estate firm with $500MM  of value-add multifamily under management. Mark began his career as an architect, and after being in the business for over 30 years, he has more than a few horror stories. However, Mark is sincerely passionate about real estate and is committed to it through thick and thin. In this episode, we discuss… Why making money is the least of Mark’s worries as a real estate investor How the most beautiful fix-and-flip Mark has ever seen got foreclosed on What can happen to your financing in a volatile market How to protect yourself from the unpredictable risks that are bound to happen <<>> If all of this is scaring you away from starting to invest in real estate, you may want to consider another path to financial freedom, but if you are exhilarated by the endless problems to solve and infinite risk to mitigate, we’re happy to have you.  Take Control, Hunter Thompson Resources mentioned in the podcast: 1. SGRE Investments 2. His Email Interested in investing in ATMs? Check out our webinar.   Please note that investing in private placement securities entails a high degree of risk, including illiquidity of the investment and loss of principal. Please refer to the subscription agreement for a discussion of risk factors. Tired of scrambling for capital?  Check out our new FREE webinar -  How to Ensure You Never Scramble for Capital Again (The 3 Capital-Raising Secrets). Click Here to register.   CFC Podcast Facebook Group