Episode 225: Elijah Brown Discusses Real Estate Investing and Fund-to-Funds Model
Release Date: 04/22/2024
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In this episode, Elijah Brown joins host Mike Tighe to discuss his journey in real estate investing and his transition to the fund-to-funds model. He shares his experiences as an active operator, the challenges he faced, and the lessons he learned along the way. Elijah explains the benefits of partnering with experienced sponsors and the importance of focusing on what you're best at in order to scale your portfolio. He also discusses his investment strategy, which involves targeting value-add multifamily properties in the Sunbelt region, particularly in Arizona and Texas. Elijah provides valuable insights into the world of capital raising, including the process of vetting sponsors, establishing relationships with family offices, and navigating the legal aspects of the fund-to-funds model.
Some key takeaways from this episode:
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Elijah Brown transitioned from being an active operator to focusing on the fund-to-funds model to achieve greater success and reduce the stress associated with managing properties
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By partnering with experienced sponsors, Elijah was able to scale his portfolio and gain access to larger deals and better investment opportunities
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The fund-to-funds model allows Elijah to raise capital from retail investors and allocate it to different sponsors and deals, providing diversification and risk mitigation
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Elijah focuses on investing in value-add multifamily properties in the Sunbelt region, particularly in Arizona and Texas, due to the favorable market conditions and population growth in those areas
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Building relationships with family offices and institutions is a long-term process that requires establishing trust, demonstrating a track record, and providing value to potential investors
How to get in touch with Elijah:
Website: www.goldhawk.us
LP Multifamily Calculator: www.goldhawk.us/calculator
GoldHawk Capital eBook: www.goldhawk.us/ebook
Learn more about Mike and Shawn:
- Shawn: www.investorshawn.com
- Mike: www.investormike.com
- Website: www.takeoffcapital.com