128 episodes

Are you tired of the "rainbows and butterflies" approach in multifamily investing, where everything unfolds seamlessly, and everybody wins? You never see “behind the scenes” reality.
If you resonate with our perspective, acknowledging that true insights emerge from navigating mistakes and challenges, then you're in the right place. 
Join Christy Keeton, your host, as she dives into the missteps and lessons learned encountered by active apartment operators.
In these episodes, we embark on a journey to dissect and analyze the pitfalls within the multifamily project life cycle, focusing on the crucial stages of Finding, Funding, Fixing, or Flipping a project. 
Instead of glossing over setbacks, we shine a spotlight on them, providing a valuable learning experience for our audience. Each episode concludes not only by revealing how the issue at hand was rectified but also by sharing other priceless lessons derived from the experience.
It's an unfiltered exploration of the multifamily investment landscape, revealing the intricate tapestry of challenges and solutions that make the journey worthwhile.

Multifamily Missteps Hosted by Christy Keeton Christy Keeton - Real Operator. Real Missteps. Real Solutions.

    • Business

Are you tired of the "rainbows and butterflies" approach in multifamily investing, where everything unfolds seamlessly, and everybody wins? You never see “behind the scenes” reality.
If you resonate with our perspective, acknowledging that true insights emerge from navigating mistakes and challenges, then you're in the right place. 
Join Christy Keeton, your host, as she dives into the missteps and lessons learned encountered by active apartment operators.
In these episodes, we embark on a journey to dissect and analyze the pitfalls within the multifamily project life cycle, focusing on the crucial stages of Finding, Funding, Fixing, or Flipping a project. 
Instead of glossing over setbacks, we shine a spotlight on them, providing a valuable learning experience for our audience. Each episode concludes not only by revealing how the issue at hand was rectified but also by sharing other priceless lessons derived from the experience.
It's an unfiltered exploration of the multifamily investment landscape, revealing the intricate tapestry of challenges and solutions that make the journey worthwhile.

    2 Properties 1 Major Misstep - Christy Keeton

    2 Properties 1 Major Misstep - Christy Keeton

    In this short episode, Christy takes you down the path of her first 2 deals that had the SAME misstep! Support the Show.Are you feeling overwhelmed with Multifamily deal analysis? Are you uncertain about the right investment? Christy is an expert underwriter and mentor and wants help you on your journey! Visit her website at www.ChristyKeeton.com to book a discovery call now.

    • 12 min
    Closing Day Debacle - Jerome Myers

    Closing Day Debacle - Jerome Myers

    Having the right inspector on-site is crucial. Join Jerome as he shares his journey of acquiring a 20-unit and an 8-unit property from the same owner, both closing on the same day. Discover the critical missteps that could have cost him and his partners dearly. Tune in as he dives into issues with HVAC systems and emphasizes the importance of attention to detail, right down to misplaced commas. You'll appreciate the integrity with which he addresses his errors.Support the Show.Are you feeling...

    • 25 min
    Be Wary of the Midas Syndrome - Matthew Drouin

    Be Wary of the Midas Syndrome - Matthew Drouin

    Aiming for a huge target is not at all bad, but the harsh reality should also be considered. In this episode, we feature Matthew Drouin and his story of doing a deal that entails facing problematic neighborhoods and people down on their luck. He talks about his experience of regret looking upon himself as a hero and brings the invaluable lessons he learned from it. [00:00 - 08:51] When the Harsh Truth Slaps, We Go Back to What MattersBack into real estate by accident as a residential age...

    • 19 min
    Vet the Property Manager Or Regret - Michael Sampson

    Vet the Property Manager Or Regret - Michael Sampson

    Holding your money too tightly to invest for inspection would be a big mistake. Michael Sampson notes that it's important to work with a good real estate broker and have professional inspections done on your properties to make sure they're in good condition. He also advises patience when growing a real estate portfolio, as successes can take time to build. [00:00 - 07:13] Lessons Learned from Multifamily InvestingSpend money upfront for inspectionDo your research and work with a good rea...

    • 13 min
    Delinquency... - Tommy Brant

    Delinquency... - Tommy Brant

    How much do we know about the property before we make a deal? In this episode, Tommy Brant addresses the importance of financial due diligence and how knowing the owners is just as essential as knowing the assets. Tommy also shares how taking the lead on the deal helped create value for him and his partners. [00:01 - 17:18] The Deal that Eluded Me Tommy shares how he got his start in real estateForming a team with the broker's contactFinding problems during financial due dilig...

    • 21 min
    Make Sure You Tie the Deal Up - Sam Wilson

    Make Sure You Tie the Deal Up - Sam Wilson

    Planning to get the deal requires consideration of a strategic exit too. In this episode, Sam Wilson talks about his investment and exit strategies, avoiding mistakes in the future, and how important it is to make sure that there are out clauses in contracts in order to protect oneself. Listen closely as Sam provides listeners with valuable advice on how to make life count by doing the things that don't always count. [00:01 - 13:36] How to Secure a Contractual Agreement with SellersHave ...

    • 20 min

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