Where to Start in Building a Billion Dollar Real Estate Portfolio with Ivan Barratt
Update: 2025-01-06
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Episode 74. In this episode of the Lifetime at Work podcast, host Greg Martin interviews Ivan Barratt, founder and CEO of BAM Companies, which has acquired approximately $1.3 billion in real estate transactions.
Ivan shares his journey from property management to owning large multi-residential apartments, offering advice on making money in real estate, discussing his biggest investment successes and challenges, and emphasizing the importance of building a strong company culture.
They also explore the pros and cons of being a hands-on real estate investor versus investing through professionals, highlighting important lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs.
- 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
- 00:56 Ivan Barrett's Business Overview
- 02:13 Journey into Real Estate
- 04:48 Early Challenges and Learning Experiences
- 09:32 Raising Capital and Scaling Up
- 18:16 Personal Insights and Company Vision
- 19:35 Childhood and Entrepreneurial Roots
- 21:12 Family Business Background
- 21:27 Real Estate Investment Strategies
- 22:11 Owner Operator vs. Passive Investor
- 24:00 Challenges of Real Estate Management
- 26:47 Vacation Properties and Market Risks
- 28:44 Private Equity and Apartment Investments
- 30:53 Navigating Market Volatility
- 35:51 Career Advice for Aspiring Investors
- 39:58 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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