168: How to Lose Money by Not Checking Your Spam Email with James Kandasamy

168: How to Lose Money by Not Checking Your Spam Email with James Kandasamy

Author: Paul Moore and Josh Thomas July 8, 2019 Duration: 28:12

James Kandasamy is the principal at Achieve Investment Group, a vertically integrated investment company actively engaged in multifamily acquisition, asset management, property and construction management. A well-known multifamily operator, James has over 4 years of multifamily experience, and  6 plus years of experience in real estate overall. In addition to his work, James has built a reputation for creative marketing tactics to find motivated sellers and unlock hidden value in multifamily operations. James has identified, underwritten and overseen the acquisition of over 65 million of quality multifamily investments over a total of 6 assets. He's also routinely lead passive investors to an average IRR of over 20% in the past deals he's done.

 

Prior to real estate investing, James pursued a career in engineering, having earned a B.S. in electrical engineering with honors and an MBA from a reputable university.


Paul Moore and Josh Thomas host How to Lose Money, but don't let the title fool you. This is a wealth-building conversation built on a simple, powerful premise: the most valuable lessons often come from what went wrong, not what went right. Each episode delves into the honest, sometimes gut-wrenching stories behind business failures and costly missteps. You'll hear from entrepreneurs in the thick of a tough season and executives analyzing strategic errors, all sharing the hard-won insights they gained in the process. The focus isn't on the failure itself, but on the clarity and resilience forged in those moments. For anyone building a business, leading a team, or simply fascinated by the real, unvarnished path to success, this podcast offers a unique and compelling perspective. New conversations arrive every Monday, providing a regular dose of practical wisdom earned the hard way. Tune in for a refreshingly candid look at how the road to financial and professional growth is often paved with lessons learned from losing.
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