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All Forum Posts by: Agostino Pintus

Agostino Pintus has started 24 posts and replied 27 times.

Post: No network? No problem. How I went from an unknown house hacker to a $350 Million dol

Agostino PintusPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 15

Are you an ambitious real estate investor ready to dive into the world of multifamily deals? I understand the challenges that arise when you lack a solid network and support system—I've been there too. In fact, when I first started out I didn’t know anyone doing this.

Building a network in real estate, especially when it comes to multifamily investing, raises important questions: Where can you find valuable connections? How do you secure the funding needed for your deals? How can you gain the confidence to analyze opportunities effectively? And, crucially, how do you ensure long-term profitability through your property management partners?

You have a choice: spend years navigating the complexities alone, risking costly missteps, or learn from someone who has walked that path and can share their network with you. I offer comprehensive guidance, coaching, and mentorship to fast-track your success in multifamily investing. As an active developer and syndicator with a portfolio size over $350 Million.

Don't let fear hold you back from seizing a life-changing opportunity. Reach out to me privately or visit my website to discover how I can provide professional support on your multifamily journey.

https://bulletproofcashflow.co...

look forward to connecting with you!

Agostino Pintus

Multifamily Syndicator & Developer, Host of the Bulletproof Cashflow Show, Multifamily Coach/Mentor

Post: Overcoming fear and the magic of thinking BIG

Agostino PintusPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 15

Are you an aspiring real estate investor eager to get into your first multifamily deal? My advice is to not limit yourself with buying only that which you can afford but expand your mind to think bigger. This might be scary. The fear of making costly mistakes is a common concern, and I can relate—I was once in your shoes. In fact when I did my first million dollar deal I was terrified.

Before orchestrating a portfolio of $350 million worth of commercial real estate deals, I was nervous about doing big deals. However, now that I look back my perspective has transformed entirely.

Venturing into multifamily investing raises numerous questions: How do you source lucrative deals? Where can you secure the necessary funding? How can you build the confidence to analyze deals effectively? And, most importantly, how do you execute and maintain profitable operations in the long term?

You have a choice: spend years navigating the complexities of multifamily investing alone, potentially making costly mistakes, or learn from someone who has traversed that path before. I offer comprehensive guidance, coaching, and mentorship to accelerate your success in multifamily investing.

Don't allow fear to impede your progress towards a life-changing opportunity. Connect with me privately or visit my website to explore how I can professionally support you on your multifamily journey.

https://bulletproofcashflow.co... look forward to connecting with you!

Agostino Pintus

Multifamily Syndicator & Developer, Host of the Bulletproof Cashflow Show, Multifamily Coach/Mentor

Post: From Single Family Investor to $350M Commercial Portfolio

Agostino PintusPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 15

Hello Bigger Pockets Community,

If you’re still buying single family homes and want to scale up to buying your first apartment deal but don’t know where to start, I understand because I was once there too.

Before doing $350M worth of commercial real estate deals, I was a single-family home investor too. Once I switched to multifamily, it changed my whole perspective.

There are so many questions like where to source the deals, find the money, how to build confidence in your ability to analyze a deal, executing properly and running a deal profitably long term.

You can do it like I did and spend decades investing in single family homes, trying to learn how to get into a deal that would literally change your life, or you learn from someone who has been there and done that. If you’re looking for help, coaching or mentorship send me a private message or visit my website for more information.

https://bulletproofcashflow.co...
I look forward to connecting with you!

Agostino Pintus

Multifamily Syndicator & Developer, Bulletproof Cashflow Show, Multifamily Coach/Mentor

Post: From Duplex Househacker to $350M Commercial Portfolio in 5 Years

Agostino PintusPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 15

Hey there, Bigger Pockets Community!

I want to share my journey with you—a tale of starting small and scaling big. It all began with a modest duplex in Virginia that I turned into a steppingstone towards something greater.

The path wasn't always easy, but through persistence, networking, and a hunger for knowledge, I discovered strategies and lessons that propelled me forward. Now, I'm eager to pay it forward and help others achieve their real estate dreams.

If you're curious about how I transformed that humble duplex into a $350 Million portfolio, I'd love to share my experiences and insights with you. Together, we'll explore the power of house hacking, generating passive income through multifamily properties, out of state investing and other tactics that have helped me grow. I'm here to provide guidance and answer your burning questions, regardless of your current level of experience.

I’ve learned that the best way to experience success in this business is to do. In real estate doing can be extremely expensive if you don’t know what you’re doing. From all the mentors I’ve learned from and coaches I’ve invested in what’s helped me the most is live action and accountability which is exactly the system I used when designing my mastermind.

If you’re interested in kickstarting your path towards financial freedom through multifamily investing send me a connection request and private message. Feel free to do some independent research about me on https://bulletproofcashflow.co...

I look forward to connecting with you!

Agostino Pintus

Real Estate Investor & Mentor

Post: 50% rule. Should we use this on small multi family properties?

Agostino PintusPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 15

There are many dependencies. Smaller deals (under 16 units) will often see expense ratios under 50%. It's important to note though that on C-Class properties, these deals will require more maintenance than a B or an A. So, 50% may be a good place to start, but you also need to consider who is paying for utilities (water/gas/electric). In many of the older C's in the Midwest (and especially on larger deals), there are typically boilers that heat an entire building. This means you are paying heat. Your winter expenses will be greater. However, if the units are sub-metered for water and have their own heat, your expenses will likely be under the 50%.

So, as a rule of thumb, 50% is a good place to start (I go as high as 55% when first assessing a deal to be conservative). Be sure to do your due diligence to understand what the true expenses are.

Post: Opinions On Investing In Cleveland Ohio At A Distance

Agostino PintusPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 15

Hey @Michael Hudelson! I am actually a multifamily investor in the Cleveland/Akron market. I have assets as far north as Lorain and south in Canton, with the bulk in Cleveland. There is a great deal of money coming in from the coasts and overseas looking for deals for good returns in a landlord friendly state. 

To echo some of the advice here, performing due diligence ahead of time and knowing the market is important. It's not always about "cheap" as you get what you pay for. I'd say the biggest issue is operating the deal post close. Operating a single family home remotely is tough to do on your own. You would need to find a good property manager. 

Note: There are MANY wholesalers that are buying houses for $1,500 (yes, one thousand, five hundred) and selling to out of state buyers for $15,000. Make sure you know what you are buying.

Post: Real Estate Meet-up in Akron?

Agostino PintusPosted
  • Rental Property Investor
  • Cleveland, OH
  • Posts 29
  • Votes 15

There is a multifamily meetup in Cleveland twice a month at a nice spot downtown. Do a search for 'Bulletproof Cashflow meetup' and you will find it. Definitely worth checking out!