Diary of an Apartment Investor

Ashley Garner joins us to discuss scaling, challenges, and tips for those just starting out. ---- Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-briscoe-445658a/] Join our multifamily investing community with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of Titans [https://bit.ly/3rAD6D5] This episode originally aired on August 22, 2025 ---- Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsYmSLMxQCA9hgt_PciN3g?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsYmSLMxQCA9hgt_PciN3g?sub_confirmation=1]  Listen to us on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/AppleDiaryPodcast [https://tinyurl.com/AppleDiaryPodcast]  Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotDiaryPodcast [https://tinyurl.com/SpotDiaryPodcast]  Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/GoogleDiaryPodcast [https://tinyurl.com/GoogleDiaryPodcast]  Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diary_of_an_apartment_investor [https://www.instagram.com/diary_of_an_apartment_investor]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiaryAptInv/ [https://www.facebook.com/DiaryAptInv/]  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Diary_Apt_Inv [https://twitter.com/Diary_Apt_Inv]  ---- Your host, Brian Briscoe, has owned over twenty apartment complexes worth hundreds of millions of dollars and is dedicated to helping aspiring apartment investors learn how to do the same.  He founded the Tribe of Titans as his platform to educate aspiring apartment investors and is continually creating new content for the subscribers and coaching clients. He is the founder of Streamline Capital based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is probably working on closing another apartment complex in the greater SLC area.  He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps in 2021 after 20 years of service. Connect with him on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-briscoe-445658a/]---- Ashley Garner Mr. Garner is an experienced and successful real estate investor with over 3 decades in the multifamily business as an owner, operator and manager. Currently, he owns and operates a portfolio of 132 units (368 beds) in various locations in two states. In addition, Ashley has been a real estate broker since 1996. Real estate is his career; helping others achieve financial freedom through investing in real estate is his passion. Ashley is married and has two children…they say all he talks about is apartments! Learn more about him at: https://www.abgmultifamily.com/ [https://www.abgmultifamily.com/] or https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleybgarner/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleybgarner/]

Brandon Howliet talks about property management, having your team ready, and his journey through multi-family so far. ---- Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-briscoe-445658a/] Join our multifamily investing community with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of Titans [https://bit.ly/3rAD6D5] This episode originally aired on August 15, 2025 ---- Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsYmSLMxQCA9hgt_PciN3g?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsYmSLMxQCA9hgt_PciN3g?sub_confirmation=1]  Listen to us on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/AppleDiaryPodcast [https://tinyurl.com/AppleDiaryPodcast]  Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotDiaryPodcast [https://tinyurl.com/SpotDiaryPodcast]  Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/GoogleDiaryPodcast [https://tinyurl.com/GoogleDiaryPodcast]  Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diary_of_an_apartment_investor [https://www.instagram.com/diary_of_an_apartment_investor]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiaryAptInv/ [https://www.facebook.com/DiaryAptInv/]  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Diary_Apt_Inv [https://twitter.com/Diary_Apt_Inv]  ---- Your host, Brian Briscoe, has owned over twenty apartment complexes worth hundreds of millions of dollars and is dedicated to helping aspiring apartment investors learn how to do the same.  He founded the Tribe of Titans as his platform to educate aspiring apartment investors and is continually creating new content for the subscribers and coaching clients. He is the founder of Streamline Capital based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is probably working on closing another apartment complex in the greater SLC area.  He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps in 2021 after 20 years of service. Connect with him on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-briscoe-445658a/]---- Brandon Howliet Brandon began his real estate journey in 2002, purchasing his first residential investment property. Over the next two decades, he gained deep experience in fix-and-flip single-family and duplex projects, wholesale real estate deals, and even operated a coin laundromat business. Through these ventures, Brandon discovered his true passion: helping others achieve financial freedom through real estate investing. In 2015, Brandon launched Branstar Capital Inc. and in 2022 the company transitioned into multifamily syndications, partnering with a proven team of operators and asset managers. The company focuses on identifying value-add multifamily assets, delivering strong returns to investors through strategic acquisitions, repositioning, and efficient management. Brandon has cultivated a trusted investor network across Illinois, Texas, Kentucky, and has been instrumental in capital raising and investor relations for several syndications. He currently serves as a GP (General Partner) with 113 units under active asset management and continues to grow Branstar’s portfolio through disciplined underwriting, market insight, and long-term relationship building. Learn more about him at: https://branstarcapital.com/ [https://branstarcapital.com/], or https://rb.gy/r89dbw [https://rb.gy/r89dbw]

Senate Eskridge talks with us about his journey through real estate, fund to fund investing, and giving back to the community. ---- Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-briscoe-445658a/] Join our multifamily investing community with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of Titans [https://bit.ly/3rAD6D5] This episode originally aired on August 8, 2025 ---- Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsYmSLMxQCA9hgt_PciN3g?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsYmSLMxQCA9hgt_PciN3g?sub_confirmation=1]  Listen to us on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/AppleDiaryPodcast [https://tinyurl.com/AppleDiaryPodcast]  Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotDiaryPodcast [https://tinyurl.com/SpotDiaryPodcast]  Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/GoogleDiaryPodcast [https://tinyurl.com/GoogleDiaryPodcast]  Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diary_of_an_apartment_investor [https://www.instagram.com/diary_of_an_apartment_investor]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiaryAptInv/ [https://www.facebook.com/DiaryAptInv/]  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Diary_Apt_Inv [https://twitter.com/Diary_Apt_Inv]  ---- Your host, Brian Briscoe, has owned over twenty apartment complexes worth hundreds of millions of dollars and is dedicated to helping aspiring apartment investors learn how to do the same.  He founded the Tribe of Titans as his platform to educate aspiring apartment investors and is continually creating new content for the subscribers and coaching clients. He is the founder of Streamline Capital based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is probably working on closing another apartment complex in the greater SLC area.  He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps in 2021 after 20 years of service. Connect with him on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-briscoe-445658a/]---- Senate Eskridge Hey, I'm Senate! I was born and raised in Twin Falls, Idaho, where I’ve built a life centered around family, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. My wife Cari and I have raised five amazing children here in the Magic Valley—or as I like to say, “Nope, we don’t have kids; we have adults!” Together, we’ve tackled life as serial entrepreneurs, founding ventures like The Idaho Summit while balancing our passion for community and business. My Professional Journey I currently own 847 multifamily units across the country (and counting) and have helped nearly 100 people from all walks of life invest in multifamily real estate. There’s nothing more rewarding than helping others take control of their financial futures. I love sharing my knowledge with aspiring investors, guiding them to build wealth through multifamily real estate. Watching my students grow and succeed is one of my greatest joys. Over the years, I’ve gained experience across multiple industries, including owning my own financial firm. This diverse background has given me the skills and insight needed to excel in real estate investing and beyond. Learn more about him at: https://www.senateeskridge.com/ [https://www.senateeskridge.com/], or https://www.senateeskridge.com/links [https://www.senateeskridge.com/links]

Today Jessie Lang joins us to discuss the BRRRR method, coaching, and her journey through real estate. ---- Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-briscoe-445658a/] Join our multifamily investing community with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of Titans [https://bit.ly/3rAD6D5] This episode originally aired on August 1, 2025 ---- Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsYmSLMxQCA9hgt_PciN3g?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsYmSLMxQCA9hgt_PciN3g?sub_confirmation=1]  Listen to us on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/AppleDiaryPodcast [https://tinyurl.com/AppleDiaryPodcast]  Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotDiaryPodcast [https://tinyurl.com/SpotDiaryPodcast]  Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/GoogleDiaryPodcast [https://tinyurl.com/GoogleDiaryPodcast]  Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diary_of_an_apartment_investor [https://www.instagram.com/diary_of_an_apartment_investor]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiaryAptInv/ [https://www.facebook.com/DiaryAptInv/]  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Diary_Apt_Inv [https://twitter.com/Diary_Apt_Inv]  ---- Your host, Brian Briscoe, has owned over twenty apartment complexes worth hundreds of millions of dollars and is dedicated to helping aspiring apartment investors learn how to do the same.  He founded the Tribe of Titans as his platform to educate aspiring apartment investors and is continually creating new content for the subscribers and coaching clients. He is the founder of Streamline Capital based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is probably working on closing another apartment complex in the greater SLC area.  He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps in 2021 after 20 years of service. Connect with him on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-briscoe-445658a/]---- Jessie Lang Jessie Lang started investing in real estate by "house-hacking" over 10 years ago, and has since grown a substantial rental portfolio that she manages with the help of a small, remote team. In the last 36 months, she's grown from 11 doors (bought the wrong way with 20% down), to 70 doors and counting. She’s laser focused on the BRRRR method, which allows her to put her money to work over and over to create generational wealth. She partners with private lenders to buy real estate with none of her own money, all while providing them double digit returns on their investment! Jessie has created a free mini-course—how to buy 1-3 rentals per month on autopilot (even if you don't own a property yet, don't have 20% down, and think rates are too high). When she isn’t managing rentals or coaching, she is traveling with her wife Laura, spoiling her 5 (yes 5!) pets, and getting her hands dirty in DIY house projects and gardening. Learn more about her at: https://linktr.ee/jessielangrealestate [https://linktr.ee/jessielangrealestate]

Monica Kimutis joins us today to discuss playing to your strengths, mitigating risk, and her story with investing.  ---- Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-briscoe-445658a/] Join our multifamily investing community with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of Titans [https://bit.ly/3rAD6D5] This episode originally aired on July 25, 2025 ---- Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsYmSLMxQCA9hgt_PciN3g?sub_confirmation=1 [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsYmSLMxQCA9hgt_PciN3g?sub_confirmation=1]  Listen to us on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/AppleDiaryPodcast [https://tinyurl.com/AppleDiaryPodcast]  Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotDiaryPodcast [https://tinyurl.com/SpotDiaryPodcast]  Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/GoogleDiaryPodcast [https://tinyurl.com/GoogleDiaryPodcast]  Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diary_of_an_apartment_investor [https://www.instagram.com/diary_of_an_apartment_investor]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiaryAptInv/ [https://www.facebook.com/DiaryAptInv/]  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Diary_Apt_Inv [https://twitter.com/Diary_Apt_Inv]  ---- Your host, Brian Briscoe, has owned over twenty apartment complexes worth hundreds of millions of dollars and is dedicated to helping aspiring apartment investors learn how to do the same.  He founded the Tribe of Titans as his platform to educate aspiring apartment investors and is continually creating new content for the subscribers and coaching clients. He is the founder of Streamline Capital based in Salt Lake City, Utah, and is probably working on closing another apartment complex in the greater SLC area.  He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps in 2021 after 20 years of service. Connect with him on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-briscoe-445658a/]---- Monica Kimutis Monica Kimutis runs Bridges + Buzz, a boutique agency that connects national brands with investor-led communities. She’s not just a connector, she’s an investor herself, with two passive multifamily deals in Texas, a short-term rental, and multiple house flips under her belt. Monica brings an operator’s lens to every sponsorship strategy, helping companies show up with real value and relevance in the investor space. With a degree in International Business and a sharp instinct for deal-making (like the time she convinced a neighbor to sell their house so her parents could move in next door) Monica blends strategy with bold, action-oriented thinking. She lives in Knoxville, TN with her husband and their four kids. When she’s not crafting sponsorship campaigns or building investor partnerships, you’ll find her running mud races with her kids or helping them learn entrepreneurship by selling honey from their backyard beehives Learn more about her at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-kimutis/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/monica-kimutis/]