103: From Engineer to Apartment Syndicator with James Kandasamy
James Kandasamy is an award winning multifamily deal syndicator. James has overseen the acquisition of 5 large apartment complexes totaling 800 Units in Central TX. James started in investing in real estate with single family properties and now controls a portfolio valued at $56M. With a background in engineering, James takes us through his journey from an employee to apartment deal syndicator. Key Points Double closing to pull out equity Starting with single family properties Transitioning into apartments Focusing on your legacy Measuring success Lightning Questions What was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it? Mindset shift. By reading https://amzn.to/2r9X2xg (The Magic of Thinking Big), James was able to overcome his mindset. Do you have a personal habit that contributes to your success? James wakes up early every morning and practices a morning routine. Do you have an online resource that you find valuable? https://realestateguysradio.com/ (AskMultifamily.com) What book would you recommend to the listeners and why? https://amzn.to/2I4kINc (Think and Grow Rich) by Napoleon Hill If you were to give advice to your 20 year old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be? Buy sooner and hold. Resources https://www.inakystrick.com/ (AchieveInvestmentGroup.com) James@AchieveInvestmentGroup.com Visit http://m/gp/product/B00NB86OYE/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=jacob0ee-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00NB86OYE&linkId=100a9d2905599266aa7088bba0a33d55 (Audible) for a free trail and free audio book download!