252: Rockstar Real Estate Investing with Robert Martinez

Published: Oct. 7, 2019, 2 p.m.

b"Robert founded Rockstar Capital in March 2011 and since directed the growth of Rockstar's portfolio to 19\\xa0apartment communities consisting of 3,243\\xa0rental units. He entered the multifamily industry in March 2007 when he co-founded a previous management company and oversaw operations of 11 apartment communities consisting of over 2,000 units. Since 2011, he has directed the underwriting, acquisition, and management of 30\\xa0apartment communities consisting of greater than 5,243\\xa0rental units.
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\\nRobert holds an Engineering Degree from Texas A&M University and in 2013 earned the National Apartment Association Independent Rental Owner of the Year Paragon Award. Under Robert\\u2019s visionary leadership, Rockstar Capital and its staff have earned 15\\xa0city, state and national apartment awards as well as being named #15 in the Fast 100 Fastest growing companies with the Houston Business Journal. Robert shares a passion for soccer with his two boys, Ryan and Conner and enjoys supporting their daily efforts in local club soccer. Robert\\u2019s favorite saying is:
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\\n\\u201cYou only have one life. If you don\\u2019t like your situation, do something about it.\\u201d
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\\nRockstar Capital Management is a superior real estate organization founded in 2011 as an investment and property management company. With a dedicated hands-on approach, each of Rockstar's communities are managed by a seasoned team of professionals that pride themselves in taking care of its managed properties and valued residents. Rockstar's highly motivated and well-trained team provides the highest quality of service and expertise in managing multifamily properties.
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\\nMembers of Rockstar Capital Management are top in the industry and have received numerous awards for workplace excellence. It validates that their properties operate with market-leading occupancy, resident retention, and profitability.
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\\nKey Points
\\nThe myth of saving your money and retiring with a nest egg
\\nBreaking into the multifamily apartment space
\\nBuilding your network and marketing yourself
\\nDo whatever it takes to be successful
\\nBuy one deal and guard it with your life
\\nReputation is everything - you have to have a great online presence
\\nLightning Questions
\\nWhat was your biggest hurdle getting started in real estate investing, and how did you overcome it?
\\nFear and analysis paralysis.
\\nDo you have a personal habit that contributes to your success?
\\nIvan listens to good content on self-development, sales, and real estate.
\\nDo you have an online resource that you find valuable?
\\nPodcasts, BiggerPockets, and Audible
\\nWhat book would you recommend to the listeners and why?
\\nIf You're Not First, You're Last by Grant Cardone
\\nIf you were to give advice to your 20-year-old self to get started in real estate investing, what would it be?
\\nTell them all the things he's figured out at 30 - focusing on cash flow!
\\nResources
\\nRockstar Capital
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\\nApartment Rockstar Podcast\\xa0
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\\nConnect with Robert on Social Media here"