Diary of an Apartment Investor

Today Dr Kate Gress joins us to talk about overcoming challenges, tips she would give to new syndicators, and her journey into multifamily 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 May 9, 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/]---- Kate Gress Kate Gress is a dynamic professional with over 25 years of experience as a successful business owner, chiropractor, and real estate investor. As the visionary behind multiple thriving chiropractic practices, Kate has led teams of doctors to deliver top-notch care, embodying a commitment to enhancing the well-being of others.  With a keen eye for opportunity and a heart for service, Kate ventured into real estate investing 22 years ago, initially focusing on commercial property before expanding into residential single-family homes and small multifamily units. Her focus now is on commercial multifamily apartments complexes. She is also a passive investor in the real estate sector. This diversification reflects her strategic approach to wealth creation and her dedication to empowering others to achieve financial freedom through passive investing. When not nurturing her businesses, Kate loves spending time with her husband and their five children. She is a traveler, drawn to sun-kissed destinations in the winter, and in the summer is drawn to the water, spending her days at her lake home in beautiful Wisconsin. Kate’s also an avid reader and fitness enthusiast. Kate is a founding member and serves on the board of the Chiropractic Society of Wisconsin, since 2012. She also sits on the executive board for the Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce and served as the Chamber President in 2023.  Learn more about her at: https://ascendequitygrp.com/ [https://ascendequitygrp.com/], or KateGress@gmail.com [KateGress@gmail.com]

Dave Dubeau joins us today to discuss podcasting, creating dialogue with potential investors, and his journey in multifamily 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 May 2, 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/]---- Dave Dubeau Dave Dubeau is a real estate capital raising expert, author, and podcast host. Since 2012. He has helped over 200 real estate investor clients raise over $325M in private capital. Now, through his new Capital Convo Podcast Service, Dave is helping syndicators leverage a podcast to consistently book 20+ accredited investor meetings a month. Learn more about him at: 20AccreditedInvestorsBook.com [http://20accreditedinvestorsbook.com], linkedin.com/in/davedubeau [http://linkedin.com/in/davedubeau]

Neal Bawa joins us today to discuss his journey into real estate, the multifamily yield curve, and growing market trends. ---- 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 April 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/]---- Neal Bawa Neal Bawa is a technologist who is universally known in real estate circles as the Mad Scientist of Multifamily. Besides being one of the most in-demand speakers in commercial real estate, Neal is a data guru, a process freak, and an outsourcing expert. Neal treats his $660 million-dollar multifamily portfolio as an ongoing experiment in efficiency and optimization. The Mad Scientist lives by two mantras. His first mantra is, “We can only manage what we can measure”. His second mantra is that, “Data beats gut feel by a million miles“. These mantras and a dozen other disruptive beliefs drive profit for his 1000+ investors. Learn more about him at: https://multifamilyu.com/ [https://multifamilyu.com/]

John Funderburk joins us today to discuss capital raising, marketing, and the importance of being a self starter. ---- 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 April 18, 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/]---- John Funderburk As a principal in multifamily syndication, I help busy professionals achieve financial freedom and diversify their portfolio by passively investing in multifamily real estate. With over 6 years of experience in real estate, I have successfully managed and closed multiple deals, delivering high returns and consistent cash flow to our investors. I am a skilled negotiator, vendor manager, and leader. I have a Bachelor's Degree of Science and Technology, and Business Administration, which enables me to analyze the market trends, identify the best opportunities, and execute the optimal strategies. I am passionate about educating and empowering others to create wealth and passive income through real estate. Learn more about him at:  https://rampantlioncapital.com/ [https://rampantlioncapital.com/]

Jay Balekar joins us today to talk about syndication, sponsors, property management, and tips he would give to 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 April 11, 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/]---- Jay Balekar Jay Balekar, Principal at Prosper Capital, a real estate investment firm focused on acquiring and managing high-quality multifamily properties. Jay has helped raise over $15M in private capital and has managed a portfolio of 550+ rental units across multiple states. Beyond real estate, Jay is also the Principal Owner of Spray-Net Cincinnati, a home services company that specializes in exterior refinishing and kitchen cabinet transformations. Jay was trained as a computer engineer and spent 10 years in the cyber security consulting domain at a Big4 consulting firm. Learn more about him at: https://calendly.com/JayBalekar [https://calendly.com/JayBalekar], or https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaideepbalekar/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaideepbalekar/]