Diary of an Apartment Investor

Brian Briscoe
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New to apartment investing? This podcast shows you exactly how to start—from first deal to raising millions in capital. You’ll hear from people just like you—busy professionals who stopped watching from the sidelines and started closing deals, raising capital, and changing their future. Each week brings: Candid interviews with investors who pushed through fear, doubt, and failureAction-focused episodes with clear strategies to help you move forwardA community-first message: you don’t have to do this alone The host has helped hundreds make their first investment—and he can help you, too. Take the next step here 👉 https://www.thetribeoftitans.com

  1. Why Asking for Money Is the Wrong Mindset with Steven Richards

    1D AGO

    Why Asking for Money Is the Wrong Mindset with Steven Richards

    Most investors struggle to raise capital because they misunderstand what they’re actually offering. Capital raising is one of the biggest psychological hurdles for aspiring apartment investors, not because the opportunity isn’t there, but because the mindset around it is broken. When fear, hesitation, or uncertainty leads the conversation, investors feel it immediately — and deals stall long before the numbers ever matter. If you want to go deeper on these same operator-level conversations, the discussion continues inside the Tribe of Titans multifamily investing community, where we break these topics down live, pressure-test assumptions, and work through real questions in real time. Learn more at thetribeoftitans.com. What You’ll Learn: Why viewing capital raising as “asking” creates unnecessary resistanceThe mindset shift that changes how investors respond to youHow confidence influences outcomes more than deal structureThe hidden cost of relying too heavily on friends and family capitalWhat changes when you treat capital raising as a responsibilitySteven’s experience highlights a transition many investors must make as they move from smaller deals to larger opportunities — a shift that requires clarity, process, and a fundamentally different way of thinking about investor relationships. About the Guest: Steven Richards is the Director of Acquisitions at Streamline Capital Group, where he focuses on sourcing and executing multifamily investment opportunities in Utah. His background spans asset management, property management, and acquisitions, including experience managing more than 1,250 units across 40+ properties in New York City. Steven brings an operator-focused perspective shaped by hands-on execution and transaction experience.  Learn more about him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-richards-34b74811b/, or https://www.instagram.com/steven.richards.scg/ About the Host: Brian Briscoe is an apartment operator and founder of Streamline Capital, focused on acquiring and operating multifamily properties in the greater Salt Lake City metro. He hosts the Diary of an Apartment Investor podcast, where he shares real-world operator insights and decision frameworks for aspiring multifamily investors. If this conversation resonated, there’s more happening inside the Tribe of Titans. It’s where serious investors move beyond surface-level content and into real discussions that drive action. Visit https://www.thetribeoftitans.com/ to learn more. ****Capital Raising Course Starting on January 29**** Learn more and register at www.thetribeoftitans.net

    24 min

  2. 3D AGO

    Why Chasing Hot Markets Breaks New Investors

    Most investors think market selection is about opportunity, when it’s really about avoiding problems they don’t see coming. New multifamily investors spend an enormous amount of time asking where to invest, but far less time thinking about what their choices will demand of them operationally. The real risk isn’t picking the “wrong” market — it’s building a portfolio that’s impossible to manage, scale, or support. If you want to go deeper on these same operator-level decisions, this conversation continues inside the Tribe of Titans multifamily investing community, where we break these topics down live, apply them to real situations, and work through questions in real time. Learn more at thetribeoftitans.com. What You’ll Learn in This Multifamily Brief: Why spreading across multiple states early creates hidden operational dragHow geographic focus affects broker access and deal flowThe difference between data-driven investing and execution-driven investingWhy reputation and consistency matter more than chasing trendsHow market selection impacts capital raising and investor confidenceThis episode challenges the idea that investing “everywhere” is safer or smarter. Drawing from personal experience, Brian explains how tight geographic focus creates operational efficiency, stronger relationships, and long-term durability — especially for newer operators. About the Host: Brian Briscoe is an apartment investor, operator, and founder of Streamline Capital, focused on acquiring and operating multifamily properties in the greater Salt Lake City metro. He hosts the Diary of an Apartment Investor podcast, where he shares operator-level insights and real-world decision frameworks for aspiring multifamily investors. If this Multifamily Brief helped you think differently, there’s a lot more where that came from. Inside the Tribe of Titans, we go deeper on these same topics every week, applying them to real deals and answering questions live. If you’re serious about building momentum instead of just consuming content, that’s where you belong. Visit thetribeoftitans.com to learn more. ****Capital Raising Course Starting on January 29**** Learn more and register at www.thetribeoftitans.net

    12 min
  3. Why Waiting for Clarity Costs Investors Millions with Rod Khleif

    JAN 7

    Why Waiting for Clarity Costs Investors Millions with Rod Khleif

    Most investors believe patience protects them—but in uncertain markets, hesitation often becomes the most expensive decision they make. Periods like this don’t reward confidence or optimism. They reward preparation, discipline, and the ability to act while others are frozen by fear. That tension sits at the center of this conversation. If you’re serious about navigating cycles like this with more clarity and support, the real work happens inside the Tribe of Titans multifamily investing community—where operators go deeper on capital strategy, deal decisions, and asset management in real time. 👉 Learn more at thetribeoftitans.com What You’ll Learn Why fear-driven markets quietly punish investors who wait for “certainty”How debt structure—not assets—becomes the real risk in downturnsThe hidden operational cost of spreading across too many marketsWhy geographic focus creates resilience when conditions tightenHow experienced operators position themselves for opportunity before it’s obviousThis conversation cuts through headlines and hype to focus on what actually matters when markets turn—decision-making, discipline, and positioning. About the Guest Rod Khleif is a real estate investor, business owner, and educator with experience spanning multiple market cycles. He has owned more than 2,000 properties and brings firsthand perspective from both large-scale success and major setbacks, including navigating the 2008 crash. Rod focuses on the intersection of real estate, mindset, and performance, drawing on decades of operating experience to help investors think and act at a higher level. Learn more about him: https://rodkhleif.com/ https://rodslinks.com/ About the Host Brian Briscoe is an apartment investor and operator, founder of Streamline Capital, and the Tribe of Titans multifamily investing community. His investing focus is the Greater Salt Lake City metro, where he emphasizes disciplined acquisitions, operational control, and long-term capital strategy. ****Capital Raising Course Starting on January 29**** Learn more and register at www.thetribeoftitans.net

    24 min

  4. JAN 5

    Skills That Scale

    Welcome back for a multifamily brief episode. Today, I am going to discuss navigating challenges, and my upcoming Capital Rising Course. ---- Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedIn Join our multifamily investing community with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of Titans This episode originally aired on January 5, 2026 ---- Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsYmSLMxQCA9hgt_PciN3g?sub_confirmation=1  Listen to us on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/AppleDiaryPodcast  Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotDiaryPodcast  Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/GoogleDiaryPodcast  Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diary_of_an_apartment_investor  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiaryAptInv/  Twitter: 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 ****Capital Raising Course Starting on January 29**** Learn more and register at www.thetribeoftitans.net

    12 min
  5. EXP - Take The Plunge With Brad Johnson

    10/31/2025

    EXP - Take The Plunge With Brad Johnson

    Brad Johnson joins us today to discuss his journey in multifamily, improving infrastructure, challenges faced, and advice he would give to those just starting on the multifamily journey. ---- Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedIn Join our multifamily investing community with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of Titans This episode originally aired on October 31, 2025 ---- Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsYmSLMxQCA9hgt_PciN3g?sub_confirmation=1  Listen to us on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/AppleDiaryPodcast  Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotDiaryPodcast  Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/GoogleDiaryPodcast  Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diary_of_an_apartment_investor  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiaryAptInv/  Twitter: 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 ---- Brad Johnson Brad is the co-founder and CIO of Vintage Capital. Brad has 20 years of experience investing in both traditional and alternative asset classes. Brad is also the managing partner of Evergreen Capital, which focuses on public markets and advises Vintage on its investments. Previously Brad has worked as a real estate private equity operator. Early in his career Brad worked at Wells Fargo's real estate investment bank and held various investment positions with private equity firms. Brad has closed over 3.3 billion in commercial real estate acquisitions over the course of his career. Learn more about him at: https://vintage-funds.com/ ****Capital Raising Course Starting on January 29**** Learn more and register at www.thetribeoftitans.net

    35 min
  6. EXP - Stick To Your Criteria With Ashley Garner

    08/22/2025

    EXP - Stick To Your Criteria With Ashley Garner

    Ashley Garner joins us to discuss scaling, challenges, and tips for those just starting out. ---- Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedIn Join our multifamily investing community with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of Titans This episode originally aired on August 22, 2025 ---- Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsYmSLMxQCA9hgt_PciN3g?sub_confirmation=1  Listen to us on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/AppleDiaryPodcast  Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotDiaryPodcast  Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/GoogleDiaryPodcast  Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diary_of_an_apartment_investor  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiaryAptInv/  Twitter: 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 ---- Ashley Garner Mr. Garner is an experienced and successful real estate investor with over 3 decades in the multifamily business as an owner, operator and manager. Currently, he owns and operates a portfolio of 132 units (368 beds) in various locations in two states. In addition, Ashley has been a real estate broker since 1996. Real estate is his career; helping others achieve financial freedom through investing in real estate is his passion. Ashley is married and has two children…they say all he talks about is apartments! Learn more about him at: https://www.abgmultifamily.com/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleybgarner/ ****Capital Raising Course Starting on January 29**** Learn more and register at www.thetribeoftitans.net

    30 min
  7. EXP - Know the Lingo With Brandon Howliet

    08/15/2025

    EXP - Know the Lingo With Brandon Howliet

    Brandon Howliet talks about property management, having your team ready, and his journey through multi-family so far. ---- Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedIn Join our multifamily investing community with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of Titans This episode originally aired on August 15, 2025 ---- Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsYmSLMxQCA9hgt_PciN3g?sub_confirmation=1  Listen to us on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/AppleDiaryPodcast  Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotDiaryPodcast  Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/GoogleDiaryPodcast  Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diary_of_an_apartment_investor  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiaryAptInv/  Twitter: 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 ---- Brandon Howliet Brandon began his real estate journey in 2002, purchasing his first residential investment property. Over the next two decades, he gained deep experience in fix-and-flip single-family and duplex projects, wholesale real estate deals, and even operated a coin laundromat business. Through these ventures, Brandon discovered his true passion: helping others achieve financial freedom through real estate investing. In 2015, Brandon launched Branstar Capital Inc. and in 2022 the company transitioned into multifamily syndications, partnering with a proven team of operators and asset managers. The company focuses on identifying value-add multifamily assets, delivering strong returns to investors through strategic acquisitions, repositioning, and efficient management. Brandon has cultivated a trusted investor network across Illinois, Texas, Kentucky, and has been instrumental in capital raising and investor relations for several syndications. He currently serves as a GP (General Partner) with 113 units under active asset management and continues to grow Branstar’s portfolio through disciplined underwriting, market insight, and long-term relationship building. Learn more about him at: https://branstarcapital.com/, or https://rb.gy/r89dbw ****Capital Raising Course Starting on January 29**** Learn more and register at www.thetribeoftitans.net

    20 min
  8. EXP - Finding Your Way With Senate Eskridge

    08/08/2025

    EXP - Finding Your Way With Senate Eskridge

    Senate Eskridge talks with us about his journey through real estate, fund to fund investing, and giving back to the community. ---- Continue the conversation with Brian on LinkedIn Join our multifamily investing community with like-minded apartment investors at the Tribe of Titans This episode originally aired on August 8, 2025 ---- Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcsYmSLMxQCA9hgt_PciN3g?sub_confirmation=1  Listen to us on your favorite podcast app: Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/AppleDiaryPodcast  Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotDiaryPodcast  Google Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/GoogleDiaryPodcast  Follow us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diary_of_an_apartment_investor  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiaryAptInv/  Twitter: 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 ---- Senate Eskridge Hey, I'm Senate! I was born and raised in Twin Falls, Idaho, where I’ve built a life centered around family, entrepreneurship, and personal growth. My wife Cari and I have raised five amazing children here in the Magic Valley—or as I like to say, “Nope, we don’t have kids; we have adults!” Together, we’ve tackled life as serial entrepreneurs, founding ventures like The Idaho Summit while balancing our passion for community and business. My Professional Journey I currently own 847 multifamily units across the country (and counting) and have helped nearly 100 people from all walks of life invest in multifamily real estate. There’s nothing more rewarding than helping others take control of their financial futures. I love sharing my knowledge with aspiring investors, guiding them to build wealth through multifamily real estate. Watching my students grow and succeed is one of my greatest joys. Over the years, I’ve gained experience across multiple industries, including owning my own financial firm. This diverse background has given me the skills and insight needed to excel in real estate investing and beyond. Learn more about him at: https://www.senateeskridge.com/, or https://www.senateeskridge.com/links ****Capital Raising Course Starting on January 29**** Learn more and register at www.thetribeoftitans.net

    40 min
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New to apartment investing? This podcast shows you exactly how to start—from first deal to raising millions in capital. You’ll hear from people just like you—busy professionals who stopped watching from the sidelines and started closing deals, raising capital, and changing their future. Each week brings: Candid interviews with investors who pushed through fear, doubt, and failureAction-focused episodes with clear strategies to help you move forwardA community-first message: you don’t have to do this alone The host has helped hundreds make their first investment—and he can help you, too. Take the next step here 👉 https://www.thetribeoftitans.com

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  • Creator
    Brian Briscoe
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    536
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Diary of an Apartment Investor
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