Multifamily Meltdown or Buying Opportunity? Mark Khuri Weighs In | Jake & Gino Poadcast

In this episode of the Jake & Gino podcast, we sit down with Mark Khuri, co-founder of SMK Capital Management, to explore his incredible 20-year journey in real estate investing. From house-hacking and flipping foreclosures in the 2000s to managing a diversified real estate investment fund, Mark shares actionable insights for both active and passive investors. He walks us through how he transitioned from operator to capital manager, why he fell in love with mobile home parks and self-storage, and how LP investing helped him build long-term wealth. The conversation digs deep into sponsor vetting, market shifts, recession-resistant strategies, and the hidden benefits of syndication. Whether you're an investor trying to scale or just curious about diversifying your portfolio, this episode offers a front-row seat into how a seasoned pro thinks about risk, returns, and long-term planning. What You’ll Learn:The mindset shift from owning 60+ properties to capital managementHow to vet sponsors and structure LP investmentsWhy mobile home parks, self-storage, and retail are in Mark's sweet spotHow to create passive income with a self-directed IRAThe evolving state of the multifamily market and deal flow in 2025   Want to invest with Mark? Visit: https://www.smkcap.com Email: info@smkcap.com  Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Guest Background   00:03:03 - Mark's Journey from Finance to Real Estate   00:06:55 - Transitioning Business Models in Real Estate   00:08:38 - Investing as a Limited Partner   00:11:07 - Vetting Sponsors and Deals   00:14:15 - Current Investment Strategies and Deal Flow   00:22:06 - Team Dynamics in Real Estate Investment   00:28:00 - The Impact of Market Changes on Leasing   00:34:09 - Investment Strategies and Market Insights   00:44:13 - Future Trends in Affordable Housing  00:47:10 - Gino Wraps it Up We're here to help create multifamily entrepreneurs... Here's how: Brand New? Start Here: https://jakeandgino.mykajabi.com/free-wheelbarrowprofits Want To Get Into Multifamily Real Estate Or Scale Your Current Portfolio Faster? Apply to join our PREMIER MULTIFAMILY INVESTING COMMUNITY & MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. (*Note: Our community is not for beginner investors) 👉https://jakeandgino.com/apply About Jake & Gino Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and mentors who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $250M in assets under management. They have created the Jake & Gino Premier Multifamily Community to teach others a simple three-step framework for investing in multifamily real estate. Connect with Jake & Gino on the social media platform you are most active on: https://jakeandgino.com/link-tree/