Why is investing in private real estate deals becoming so popular with Ken Gee| Episode 135

🔥 Live Podcast Alert🔥  On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, Ken is the Founder and Managing Member of KRI Partners, a real estate private equity and investor education firm. He has more than 26 years of real estate, banking, private equity, and real estate　investing experience. Throughout his career, he has been involved in transactions valued at more than $2.0 billion, which has included the acquisition, management, and financing of various　multifamily real estate projects. Before forming KRI Partners, Ken was a CPA with Deloitte in their tax & M&A practice. His major clients included some of the largest private equity and real　estate firms in the U.S. Prior to his career at Deloitte, he　was a commercial lender at a large regional bank in Cleveland (now part of PNC). Takeaways:  Ken transitioned from a CPA to real estate to gain control over his time. His first deal was a 28-unit property that taught him valuable lessons. Building a real estate business requires careful planning and infrastructure. Market research is crucial for identifying growth opportunities. Interest rates significantly impact deal flow and market dynamics. Discipline is essential to avoid FOMO in investment decisions. Value add strategies can enhance property value and rental income. Persistence is key in establishing relationships in competitive markets. Investors should focus on long-term wealth creation through real estate. Education and mentorship are vital for new investors entering the market. Contact Ken:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086519510719 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kengee_KRI/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kengee_kri Visit us at: Investor Portal: https://appelmangroup.investnext.com/ Website: https://lnkd.in/g66wqQ7g Linkedin: https://lnkd.in/g2Fu2BZD Facebook: https://lnkd.in/gVjbUi3p