Multifamily Asset Management Case Studies: Aspen Heights & The Heights

Multifamily Asset Management Case Studies: Aspen Heights & The Heights

Author: Mark & Tamiel Kenney August 18, 2022 Duration: 19:32

Two deals. Two different states. Two very different paths to performance.

In Episode 6 of his asset management series, Think Multifamily's Brent Kawakami walks through two real Class C acquisitions from late 2020 — Aspen Heights in Fort Smith, Arkansas and The Heights in Greensboro, North Carolina — covering what he liked, what he didn't, and the asset management challenges that defined each hold.

You'll hear:

- How a $35K/door basis and some of the strongest defensive underwriting Brent had seen led to a five-year business plan executed in under two years

- What a brand-new property management company looks like from the inside — and how it became one of the best in the portfolio

- What happens when you acquire a true mom-and-pop deal with almost no financial records, month-to-month leases across the board, and sellers who still want to drop by after closing

- How to handle a 30-day close window over Thanksgiving and Christmas when the deal dies if you miss it

- The vacancy paradox: when a property is too full to execute your value-add business plan

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Mark and Tamiel Kenney built something remarkable, turning a single duplex into a portfolio of over sixty-five hundred units in just three years. On the Think Multifamily Podcast, they pull back the curtain on exactly how they did it, moving beyond theory to share the tangible, week-by-week steps that define real success in apartment investing. This isn't about sacrificing your time or freedom; it's a practical conversation about building a legacy that actually works for your life. Each episode feels like a direct conversation with the Kenneys, filled with the specific insights and hard-won lessons from their own journey. You'll hear them break down complex deals, discuss market shifts, and explore the mindset required to navigate the challenges and opportunities in multifamily real estate. Tune in for a straightforward, content-rich dialogue that cuts through the noise, offering a clear path for anyone serious about creating lasting wealth through property. This podcast provides the kind of actionable guidance that only comes from hosts who have walked the path themselves.
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