Author

Andrew Syrios

Andrew Syrios has been investing in real estate for over a decade and is a partner with Stewardship Investments, LLC along with his brother Phillip and father Bill. Stewardship Investments focuses on buy and hold and particularly the BRRRR strategy—buying, rehabbing, and renting out houses and apartments throughout the Kansas City area.

Experience
Today, Andrew has over 300 properties and just under 500 units. Stewardship Properties on the whole was founded by his father Bill in 1989 and has just over 1,000 units in six states.

Stewardship Investments, LLC has been named to the Inc. 5000 list for fastest growing private companies twice (2018, 2019) and the Ingram 100 list for fastest growing companies in Kansas City (2018, 2019), as well as the Kansas City Business Journal’s Fast 50 (2018).

Andrew has been a writer for BiggerPockets on real estate and business management since 2015 and appeared on episode 121 of the BiggerPockets Podcast with his brother Phillip. He has also contributed to Think Realty Magazine, REI Club, Elite Daily, Thought Catalog, All Business, KC Source Link, The Data Driven Investor, and Alley Watch, as well as his personal blog at AndrewSyrios.com. Andrew and Phillip also have a YouTube channel focused on business and real estate.

Education
Andrew received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Oregon with honors and his master’s in Entrepreneurial Real Estate from the University of Missouri in Kansas City.

Accreditations
He has also obtained his CCIM designation (Certified Commercial Investment Member) and his CPM (Certified Property Manager).

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Experience
Today, Andrew has over 300 properties and just under 500 units. Stewardship Properties on the whole was founded by his father Bill in 1989 and has just over 1,000 units in six states.

Accreditations
He has also obtained his CCIM designation (Certified Commercial Investment Member) and his CPM (Certified Property Manager).

Follow
LinkedIn

StewardshipProperties.com

Author profile on ThinkRealty

Author profile on LendingHome

www.AndrewSyrios.com
YouTube

Finding Deals 4 min read

Apr 06, 2019Mar 16, 2021 Andrew Syrios

Try Out These Free Web Tools to Evaluate Deals

Evaluating a property is one of the most important aspects of investing. Luckily, most of what you'll need is available for free if you know where to look.

Commercial Real Estate Investing 7 min read

Mar 28, 2019Mar 16, 2021 Andrew Syrios

4 Key Considerations to Successfully Manage Commercial Property

Commercial real estate management is a whole different beast than residential management—from lease structures to property issues to prospective tenants. Here are four things to know about being a great…

Finding Deals 5 min read

Feb 20, 2019Mar 16, 2021 Andrew Syrios

Due Diligence Gone Wrong: Lessons Learned from a Tragic Tale

The importance of thoroughly performing due diligence cannot be overstated. I would know! I had to learn the hard way. This is a story about skipping inspections and underestimating the…

Investing For Beginners 7 min read

Feb 13, 2019Mar 16, 2021 Andrew Syrios

Doing Due Diligence on a 74-Unit Apartment Complex [Real-Life Example!]

In my "Ultimate Guide to Due Diligence," I wrote in depth about this critically important element of real estate investing. To provide further insight, I’m going to walk you through…

Finding Deals 8 min read

Jan 16, 2019Mar 16, 2021 Andrew Syrios

6 Types of Rental Property Add-Ons (& a Look at Whether They’re Worth It)

Certain homes naturally lend themselves to easy additions, such as bedrooms or bathrooms, or present opportunities to convert already existing space into living space. Consider the following ways to not…

Landlording & Property Management 7 min read

Jan 11, 2019Jul 29, 2022 Andrew Syrios

10 Rental Property Red Flags You Should Never Ignore

A single fatal flaw can turn a seemingly solid rental into a cash pit. Not all of these red flags are deal breakers—but each should be weighed carefully.

Commercial Real Estate Investing 4 min read

Dec 31, 2018Sep 08, 2023 Andrew Syrios

Is it Worth Getting Your CCIM (Certified Commercial Investment Member) Designation?

CCIM designees deal primarily with commercial real estate. This designation may benefit some investors, it's not for everyone.

All 5 min read

Dec 05, 2018Mar 16, 2021 Andrew Syrios

How to Know When to Hire Your First Employee

As you expand, you will eventually need to hire an employee. This is a scary step but a critical one to ensure further growth. It is essential to know the…

Landlording & Property Management 11 min read

Dec 01, 2018Jan 17, 2024 Andrew Syrios

13 Ways to Increase Rent And Add Value To Your Rental Property

Ready to get creative? There are easy ways to substantially increase rent and the value of your properties—if you're willing to think outside the box.

All 7 min read

Nov 14, 2018Mar 16, 2021 Andrew Syrios

4 Vital Tips for Tapping Into the Lucrative Niche of Student Housing

Student housing is very profitable, but only if done right. You can't just skip class and show up for the exam and expect to make a profit. However, if you…

Investing For Beginners 5 min read

Nov 13, 2018Mar 16, 2021 Andrew Syrios

How I Purchased a Portfolio of 9 Houses at Once

Buying groups of properties at once is a great way to rapidly increase your portfolio. The key is being able to find, evaluate, and finance such deals.

Personal Development & Goals 5 min read

Oct 11, 2018Mar 16, 2021 Andrew Syrios

The Case for Not Owning a TV

The average American watches an incredible five hours of television a day! That means we spend 20.8 percent of our lives sitting in front of a screen.

Landlording & Property Management 7 min read

Oct 10, 2018Mar 16, 2021 Andrew Syrios

5 All-Too-Common Tenant Issues and How to Handle Them as a Landlord

Some of them can be an enormous pain. Here are my tips for dealing with them in order to make the process as quick and painless for everyone involved.