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b"Krista Testani from Sharpline Equity joins us to discuss contract negotiations and the reality of closing multifamily real estate deals in today\\u2019s market. Others might be telling you that investing in real estate is a piece of cake - if you think that, listen to this episode!\\nKrista is a former New York corporate attorney who created financial freedom for herself and her family by investing in real estate relentlessly and consistently over time. When everyone else was selling at a loss in the aftermath of the financial crisis, Krista dove in head first.\\nQuotes:\\n\\u201cIf you want to stay competitive in the market the way it is right now, there are certain things that you should probably just give up and not try to fight for.\\u201d\\nOn the big risks of flipping: \\u201cUsually what happens is either an overrun in your rehab, or a time lag on how quickly you think you're going to turn that over.\\u201d\\nOn the idea of \\u201cLuck\\u201d in business: \\u201cWe're out there pounding doors down looking for the next opportunity for investors. Luckily past you put in the work to put current you where you are now.\\u201c\\n\\xa0\\nGet in touch:\\n\\xa0\\nkrista@sharplineequity.com\\nwww.sharplineequity.com\\nhttps://www.sharplineequity.com/Krista-Testani\\n\\xa0\\nOther Similar Episodes:\\nFrom sales to massive real estate investor with Jason Pero\\nCommercial Real Estate Investing Beyond Multifamily with Greg Dickerson\\n\\nGuest Bio:\\nPrincipal and Managing Partner is responsible for all legal strategy and implementation in addition to ensuring asset performance. Krista is also a founding partner of Future Visions Properties, LLC. Krista formed Future Visions Properties with the same purpose and commitment as Sharpline Equity which is to acquire multifamily properties in strategic markets throughout the U.S and provide a vehicle for investors to diversify their portfolio and become passive owners of real estate. By doing so they collect the cash flow these properties generate while enjoying tax benefits that are unique to owners of real estate. In addition, she is committed to acquiring assets where she can add value for the individual tenants and the larger community as a whole.\\n\\xa0\\nKrista obtained her bachelor's at New York University in 1990 and law degree at Brooklyn Law School in 1994. After practicing law for several years her attention was drawn to real estate. Krista began her journey in real estate in 2009 by acquiring single-family homes on Long Island, NY, and rehabilitating them for resale but then transitioned into multifamily acquisitions in 2012. Her legal background has afforded her the skill set necessary to navigate the host of legal documents and issues that are involved when raising private capital to acquire and manage multi-family properties. To date, Krista has been involved in the acquisition of 164 units in OH, TN, AL and GA for a total purchase cost close to $5.5 million dollars and that required securing close to $2 million dollars of private equity.\\n\\xa0\\nKrista resides on Long Island with her husband and two children."