Crazy Market! How Passive Investors Should Watch Out for with James Kandasamy
🔥On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, James is an award-winning multifamily operator, developer, industry thought leader and mentor. James has identified, underwritten, and overseen the acquisition of over $517M+ in quality multifamily investments and led passive investors to an average IRR of more than 20%. James is also a bestselling author of two books, “Passive Investing In Commercial Real Estate” and “Smarter Doctors – You Work Hard, Make Your Money Work Harder!” and the host of a popular Achieve Wealth podcast. In 2022, his creative approach to multifamily management helped create 6 passive investor millionaires
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In this episode of the Real Estate Hustlers podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with James, a seasoned multifamily operator with a staggering $517 million in investments. James shared his journey from being an electrical engineer and a W2 employee to becoming a real estate mogul, creating investor millionaires, and his transition from single-family homes to multifamily units.
James’s story is nothing short of inspiring. He moved to the U.S. in 2010 and quickly realized the need for a secondary income to support his family and future expenses like his children’s education. With a background in real estate from Malaysia, James and his wife started with single-family homes and gradually moved to multifamily properties, scaling their business to new heights.
During our conversation, James highlighted the importance of mentorship, taking risks, and the power of adding value to others as key components of his success. He has raised $80 million in capital, primarily through building trust and relationships with investors by consistently providing value, whether through webinars, podcasts, or other educational content.
James also shared his insights on the current real estate market, discussing the challenges post-COVID, such as increased delinquency rates and the impact of government policies on rent collection discipline. He predicts that the next year will present massive buying opportunities, particularly for family offices and institutions with liquidity and patience.
As for his current focus, James is heavily involved in ground-up construction, with several Class A multifamily projects underway. He believes in starting with single-family homes to learn the basics before moving on to larger deals and emphasizes the importance of understanding the intricacies of real estate operations, such as lease agreements.
Listeners interested in learning more about James’s work or potentially investing with him can visit his website, Achieve Investment Group, and sign up for his informative newsletter.
It was an enlightening episode, and we’re grateful to James for sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience with our audience. Stay tuned for more insights from industry leaders on the Real Estate Hustlers podcast.
About James
On this Real Estate Hustlers Podcast episode, James is an award-winning multifamily operator, developer, industry thought leader, and mentor. James has identified, underwritten, and overseen the acquisition of over $517M+ in quality multifamily investments and led passive investors to an average IRR of more than 20%. James is also a bestselling author of two books, “Passive Investing In Commercial Real Estate” and “Smarter Doctors – You Work Hard, Make Your Money Work Harder!” and the host of a popular Achieve Wealth podcast. In 2022, his creative approach to multifamily management helped create 6 passive investor millionaires
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/JamesKandasamy
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