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Where to Start in Building a Billion Dollar Real Estate Portfolio with Ivan Barratt

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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Where to Start in Building a Billion Dollar Real Estate Portfolio with Ivan Barratt

Where to Start in Building a Billion Dollar Real Estate Portfolio with Ivan Barratt

Ivan Barratt