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How many investors went straight into Multi Family?
I am curious how many investors went straight into multi family or even quickly into MF?
What were your reasons for doing so?
What did your first deal look like?
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I did.
I didn't want to mess around with small stuff. I knew I wanted professional management.
I first invested passively through syndications, and then moved over to the sponsor side. My first deal passively was a 202 unit. My first deal as a sponsor was a 98 unit. Both were here in the Phoenix area.