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Emma Powell: Multifamily Growth, Strategic Repositioning, and Portfolio Expansion | #55

Emma Powell joins the podcast to share her approach to scaling a multifamily portfolio with speed and precision. In just 18 months, she advanced from zero to 92 units, including a 58-unit acquisition, a 50-unit repositioning in Idaho, and additional assets under contract. Drawing from her experience in underwriting, operational oversight, and capital management, Emma discusses what it takes to build and manage real estate assets with long-term value. This episode offers a direct look at execution in middle-market multifamily—what works, where risk resides, and how disciplined operators identify opportunities others miss.

Ellie Perlman: Multifamily Strategy, Capital Formation, and Real Estate Syndication | #54

Ellie Perlman, Founder and CEO of Blue Lake Capital, shares her perspective on building and scaling a multifamily investment platform with institutional rigor. With assets across key U.S. markets, Ellie discusses capital structuring, sponsor-investor alignment, and the principles guiding Blue Lake’s acquisition strategy. She also explores the evolution of her REady2Scale program, designed to prepare professionals to operate multifamily syndications with operational discipline and long-term investor confidence. This conversation offers a thoughtful look into the business of real estate syndication—through the lens of a sponsor committed to transparency, performance, and durable value creation.

Ekaterina Stepanova: Mobile Home Communities, Strategic Deals, and Capital Stewardship | #53

Ekaterina Stepanova, Principal at M2K Partners, joins the conversation to share her experience operating manufactured housing communities across the U.S. With a disciplined focus on value-oriented acquisitions, she discusses the structure behind sourcing, managing, and repositioning mobile home assets at scale. Stepanova also offers her perspective on maintaining strong investor relationships and building credibility within a niche yet resilient segment of the real estate market. Originally from Moscow and now based in New York, she brings both an international lens and an operator’s precision to a sector often overlooked by institutional capital.

Ebrahim Shaik: Residential Strategy, Global Buyers, and Prime Markets in Dubai & London | #52

Ebrahim Shaik brings years of transactional experience and market insight to the high-stakes corridors of London and Dubai real estate. Based in Mayfair, he works closely with international investors seeking residential assets in two of the world's most active prime markets. In this episode, he outlines the buying behaviors shaping today’s affluent clientele, the legal and regulatory nuances investors often overlook, and why London and Dubai continue to attract capital despite macroeconomic shifts. With a focus on both strategic acquisition and cross-border positioning, this conversation offers perspective into how global property portfolios are evolving—and where opportunity still remains.

Dylan Marma: Multifamily Strategy, Operational Discipline, and $92M in Holdings | #51

Dylan Marma, Managing Partner at Rand Partners, shares a focused look into the operational and financial stewardship behind a multifamily portfolio comprising over 1,400 units and $92 million in assets. Known for his disciplined approach to acquisitions, capital structure, and asset performance, Dylan outlines the key principles driving portfolio scalability and investor alignment. Drawing from his experience in markets across the Southeast, he offers perspective on underwriting rigor, team structuring, and the frameworks used to maintain operational continuity across varied asset classes. This conversation provides measured insight for institutional and emerging investors alike who are evaluating long-term positioning in the multifamily space.

Dustin Miles: Multifamily Investing, Passive Returns, and Building Strategic Wealth | #50

Dustin Miles, a Fort Worth native and Mechanical Engineering graduate from the University of Texas at Austin, brings a methodical and entrepreneurial mindset to real estate investing. From early ventures selling candy and trading baseball cards to becoming a seasoned multifamily investor, Dustin's trajectory reflects a disciplined pursuit of long-term wealth creation. In this conversation, he outlines how he scaled from small ventures to managing complex acquisitions and syndications—emphasizing capital preservation, investor alignment, and cash-flow-focused strategies. Listeners will gain insight into how foundational experiences, analytical thinking, and strategic relationships contribute to consistent performance in private real estate markets.

David Pere: Wealth Building, Discipline, and Real Estate for Service Members | #49

David Pere, an active-duty U.S. Marine, brings disciplined strategy to personal finance and real estate investing. Observing a pattern of financial frustration among military personnel and working-class professionals, Pere identified a gap in financial literacy—not income. After achieving financial independence through real estate, he founded From Military to Millionaire, a platform focused on equipping service members with the tools to take control of their financial future. In this episode, Pere outlines the practical frameworks that helped him build wealth while in uniform, how mindset shifts influence long-term outcomes, and why traditional beliefs about income often obscure opportunity. His insights challenge common assumptions—and offer a blueprint grounded in personal experience.

David Kang: Discipline, Market Acumen, and Building Wealth from the Ground Up | #48

David Kang, widely known as Mister Investor, shares how a deep commitment to discipline and self-education helped him chart a course from modest beginnings to financial independence through active investing. Raised in a lower-middle-income household, Kang recognized early that conventional pathways wouldn’t guarantee financial security. As a college student balancing tuition and bills, he immersed himself in the fundamentals of trading, risk awareness, and long-term strategy. This episode offers a candid look into how one investor built market fluency from scratch—through consistency, hard-earned lessons, and a clear conviction about value creation over time.

Darren Jacklin: Governance, Capital Growth, and Scaling to Public Markets | #47

Darren Jacklin brings more than two decades of strategic insight from boardrooms across the globe. With experience spanning over 50 countries, Jacklin has advised leadership teams on governance, growth, and international expansion. In this episode, he shares his perspective on taking a privately held real estate company to the NASDAQ, the discipline behind high-impact decision-making, and the leadership principles that sustain long-term enterprise value. Drawing from his role on multiple public and private boards, Jacklin offers a clear perspective on how to align vision with execution at scale.

Dan Lewkowicz: Retail Assets, 1031 Exchange Strategy, and Net Lease Investment | #46

Dan Lewkowicz, Senior Director at Encore Real Estate Investment Services, offers a seasoned perspective on the strategic deployment of capital across single-tenant net lease assets. His focus spans medical office buildings, national retail chains, and high-traffic shopping centers, with a deep understanding of asset performance, tenant credit, and long-term yield. In this episode, Lewkowicz outlines the role of 1031 exchanges in portfolio optimization, nuances in valuation across asset classes, and the metrics that drive institutional acquisition decisions. Whether navigating sale-leasebacks or national credit tenants, his insights reflect a data-driven, institutional-grade approach to retail investment.