32 min

038: The Power of Partnerships with Jon Stark and Imani Abdullah Real Estate Runway

    • Investing

Today we have a dynamic duo that, I believe, are about to make a lot of people a whole lot of money! First, Jon Stark! Jon is an experienced commercial real estate broker, multifamily investor, husband, father, and entrepreneur. He started his commercial real estate career as an investment sales associate for Marcus & Millichap in late 2017. Learning the multifamily investing side, he ran into Imani Abdullah. Imani is a former athlete turned real estate investor who is an absolute powerhouse for breaking down deals. Both these gentlemen have partnered up to run Multifamily syndications at Stark Capital. 
Jump right into this episode and learn how the power of partnerships can lead to success. 
Visit us at thequattroway.com Learn how to invest with us at thequattroway.com/invest
Getting to know Jon and Imani  - [00:01 – 06:20]
I introduce Jon and Imani to the show Bio  Jon shares a bit of his background Born and raised in San Diego  Started in wholesaling, moved to CRE Education meets execution  Meeting and partnering with Imani  Imani’s background  Always around real estate growing up  Investing in a mastermind to build a network  About to go full cycle on a previous deal The Power of Partnerships - [06:21 – 26:43]
The value of “rubbing shoulders” with the right people  Powerhouses that are doing what you want to do  Aligned visions and focus  How Jon and Imani partnered up Real education comes from DOING, not just seeing  Resources will only give you about 60% of what you need  Imani explains his previous deal  16 units at $5.8 to 6M The kind of deal that can only make money  Imani explains his and Jon’s underwriting strategy Underwrite the demographic first Understand the area’s income Making things make sense from consumer to investor The property is just the vehicle; you need to understand the customer How Jon and Imani got their second deal Hunting or value where others aren’t learning  Final advice for building momentum  Know one market like the back of your hand Put the investor first Once you have ‘proof of method’ go full throttle The Quattro Trio - [26:44 - 32:35]
What is your superpower? Jon: Relentless - enjoying and trusting the process Imani: Powerhouse in underwriting - breaking down a deal What is your biggest failure?  Jon: Not getting into real estate sooner  Imani: No failures, only learning experiences  How to connect with Jon and Imani Links below  Final words  
Tweetable Quotes:
“Rubbing shoulders with everyone who has the same mindset, dedication, focus, and a lot of people who are already doing it… that’s the circle of people you want to be around.” - Jon Stark
“No matter what business it is, the strength of your business is the strength of your customer.” - Imani Abdullah
“Become a master at one market. Know it like the back of your hand.” - Imani Abdullah
Resources Mentioned:
Rich Dad Poor Dad JakeandGino You can connect with Jon on Instagram (@starkcapital) or direct by cellphone on 8585252446. 
You can also find Imani on Instagram (@imaniabdullah) or call 6198884314. 
 
Check out Syndication Pro and learn how you can raise more capital in less time! https://syndicationpro.com/account-setup?fpr=quattro
 
LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode. Find out how team Quattro can help you by visiting www.TheQuattroWay.com. 

Real Estate Runway Podcast is all about alternative business and investment strategies to help you amplify life and maximize wealth! Click here to find out more about the host, Chad Sutton.

Today we have a dynamic duo that, I believe, are about to make a lot of people a whole lot of money! First, Jon Stark! Jon is an experienced commercial real estate broker, multifamily investor, husband, father, and entrepreneur. He started his commercial real estate career as an investment sales associate for Marcus & Millichap in late 2017. Learning the multifamily investing side, he ran into Imani Abdullah. Imani is a former athlete turned real estate investor who is an absolute powerhouse for breaking down deals. Both these gentlemen have partnered up to run Multifamily syndications at Stark Capital. 
Jump right into this episode and learn how the power of partnerships can lead to success. 
Visit us at thequattroway.com Learn how to invest with us at thequattroway.com/invest
Getting to know Jon and Imani  - [00:01 – 06:20]
I introduce Jon and Imani to the show Bio  Jon shares a bit of his background Born and raised in San Diego  Started in wholesaling, moved to CRE Education meets execution  Meeting and partnering with Imani  Imani’s background  Always around real estate growing up  Investing in a mastermind to build a network  About to go full cycle on a previous deal The Power of Partnerships - [06:21 – 26:43]
The value of “rubbing shoulders” with the right people  Powerhouses that are doing what you want to do  Aligned visions and focus  How Jon and Imani partnered up Real education comes from DOING, not just seeing  Resources will only give you about 60% of what you need  Imani explains his previous deal  16 units at $5.8 to 6M The kind of deal that can only make money  Imani explains his and Jon’s underwriting strategy Underwrite the demographic first Understand the area’s income Making things make sense from consumer to investor The property is just the vehicle; you need to understand the customer How Jon and Imani got their second deal Hunting or value where others aren’t learning  Final advice for building momentum  Know one market like the back of your hand Put the investor first Once you have ‘proof of method’ go full throttle The Quattro Trio - [26:44 - 32:35]
What is your superpower? Jon: Relentless - enjoying and trusting the process Imani: Powerhouse in underwriting - breaking down a deal What is your biggest failure?  Jon: Not getting into real estate sooner  Imani: No failures, only learning experiences  How to connect with Jon and Imani Links below  Final words  
Tweetable Quotes:
“Rubbing shoulders with everyone who has the same mindset, dedication, focus, and a lot of people who are already doing it… that’s the circle of people you want to be around.” - Jon Stark
“No matter what business it is, the strength of your business is the strength of your customer.” - Imani Abdullah
“Become a master at one market. Know it like the back of your hand.” - Imani Abdullah
Resources Mentioned:
Rich Dad Poor Dad JakeandGino You can connect with Jon on Instagram (@starkcapital) or direct by cellphone on 8585252446. 
You can also find Imani on Instagram (@imaniabdullah) or call 6198884314. 
 
Check out Syndication Pro and learn how you can raise more capital in less time! https://syndicationpro.com/account-setup?fpr=quattro
 
LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode. Find out how team Quattro can help you by visiting www.TheQuattroWay.com. 

Real Estate Runway Podcast is all about alternative business and investment strategies to help you amplify life and maximize wealth! Click here to find out more about the host, Chad Sutton.

32 min