Diary of an Apartment Investor
Business & Finance
About
New to apartment investing? This podcast shows you exactly how to start—from first deal to raising millions in capital. You’ll hear from people just like you—busy professionals who stopped watching from the sidelines and started closing deals, raising capital, and changing their future. Each week brings: Candid interviews with investors who pushed through fear, doubt, and failure Action-focused episodes with clear strategies to help you move forward A community-first message: you don’t have to do this alone The host has helped hundreds make their first investment—and he can help you, too. Take the next step here 👉 https://www.thetribeoftitans.com
Episodes
- The Risk That Broke His Investment Strategy with Thomas St. John
Thomas St. John shares insights on investment risks, emphasizing that operator selection is critical, especially when scaling from single-family to multifamily and managing others' capital. The transition involves psychological challenges…
- The W-2 Safety Myth Just Cost Him Everything with Brian Armstrong
Brian Armstrong shares his experience of losing a career and realizing the risks of relying on a single income source. The episode explores the transition to scalable multifamily real estate investing, the psychological barriers faced by h…
- Chasing Deals Is How You Lose Money with Gino Barbaro
Gino Barbaro discusses how buying multifamily properties without a clear investment strategy is a common pitfall. He explains that discipline and knowing which deals to pursue or pass on are crucial for long-term success in real estate inv…
- Cheap Debt Assumptions Cost Millions with Jens Nielsen
Jens Nielsen discusses how a common, unquestioned assumption about debt led investors to financial failure, often despite having otherwise sound deals. The episode explores the risks of shifting markets and rising interest rates, offering…
- When Your Lender Becomes the Biggest Problem with Joseph Bramante
This episode discusses the significant risks that can arise from lenders in multifamily real estate, even when a deal itself is sound. Joseph Bramante shares insights on how rising rates and rigid lenders force operators to make difficult…
- The Risk Most Syndicators Didn’t See Coming with Mark Kenney
Mark Kenney shares insights on risks in real estate syndication often missed by investors, including the implications of non-recourse loans, rapid scaling, and lender cooperation. The discussion covers decision-making under pressure and po…
- Stop Taking Advice from Amateurs with Jason Williams
Jason Williams shares insights on transitioning into multifamily investing by avoiding amateur advice and focusing on deliberate moves, strategic leverage, and systems thinking. He highlights how his engineering background influenced his m…
- He Almost Quit Before the First Deal with Michael Rebelo
Michael Rebelo discusses the common pitfalls aspiring apartment investors face, emphasizing the gap between learning and execution. He shares his personal experience of nearly quitting before his first deal, the mindset shift that enabled…
- The Cost of Doing Real Estate Alone with Josh Green
The episode features a discussion between Brian Briscoe and Josh Green, a real estate developer, on the difficulties of independent investing. They cover the transition from evaluating deals to building one's own portfolio, the challenges…
- You’re Starting Multifamily Backwards
Brian Briscoe outlines how to start multifamily investing by focusing on capital first to build momentum and replace income, rather than chasing passive income or trying to do everything independently.
- Why He Thought Net Worth Mattered with Mike Goering
Mike Goering shares insights on the common assumptions that hinder aspiring investors and emphasizes the importance of challenging beliefs and acting with intention to build a multifamily investing business. The episode highlights how pati…
- The Hidden Cost of Playing It Safe in Multifamily with Vinki Loomba
This episode of Diary of an Apartment Investor features Vinki Loomba discussing how hesitation and corporate conditioning can stall multifamily real estate investors. It covers the trust hurdle, the limitations of doing everything yourself…
- Why a Bad First Deal Can End Everything with Keith Heckman
This episode discusses the critical importance of a first real estate deal, emphasizing how a negative outcome can jeopardize future opportunities and investor trust. Guest Keith Heckman shares insights on avoiding early mistakes, the risk…
- Why Capital Raising Doesn’t Start With a Deal
This episode discusses why aspiring apartment investors often delay capital raising until they have a deal, arguing that this is a mistake. It emphasizes building capital raising as a skill early on, before a deal is present, to avoid hesi…
- Why Asking for Money Is the Wrong Mindset with Steven Richards
This episode discusses how a broken mindset around capital raising creates resistance for apartment investors. Steven Richards explains that viewing it as an "ask" is counterproductive, and shifting to a mindset of responsibility, supporte…
- Why Chasing Hot Markets Breaks New Investors
This episode of Diary of an Apartment Investor discusses how new multifamily investors often prioritize market opportunity over operational realities, leading to unmanageable portfolios. Host Brian Briscoe explains that geographic focus en…
- Why Waiting for Clarity Costs Investors Millions with Rod Khleif
This episode features Rod Khleif discussing how waiting for clarity in uncertain real estate markets can be a costly mistake for investors. It covers the risks associated with fear-driven decisions, the importance of debt structure, and th…
- Skills That Scale
Host Brian Briscoe discusses navigating challenges in multifamily real estate investing and mentions his upcoming Capital Rising Course. Briscoe shares his experience as a real estate investor and founder of Streamline Capital.
- EXP - Take The Plunge With Brad Johnson
Brad Johnson shares his experience in multifamily real estate investing, covering infrastructure, challenges, and advice for beginners. He is the co-founder and CIO of Vintage Capital with extensive experience in commercial real estate acq…
- EXP - Stick To Your Criteria With Ashley Garner
Ashley Garner, a real estate investor with over 3 decades in the multifamily business, joins host Brian Briscoe to discuss scaling, challenges, and tips for new investors.
- EXP - Know the Lingo With Brandon Howliet
Brandon Howliet shares insights on property management, building a team, and his experience in multifamily real estate investing. The episode features a conversation with host Brian Briscoe.
- EXP - Finding Your Way With Senate Eskridge
Senate Eskridge shares his journey in real estate, fund-to-fund investing, and community work. He highlights his experience owning 847 multifamily units and assisting others in multifamily real estate investment.
- ASP - Spending Money to Make Money With Jessie Lang
Jessie Lang discusses her real estate investing journey, focusing on the BRRRR method and her experience with coaching. She explains how she expanded her rental portfolio and utilizes private lending.
- ASP - Creating the Win-Win With Monica Kimutis
Monica Kimutis joins the Diary of an Apartment Investor podcast to share her experiences in real estate, focusing on strategies for playing to strengths and mitigating risk in multifamily investing.
- EXP - Easy to Buy Hard to Sell With J. Scott
J. Scott joins host Brian Briscoe to discuss multifamily investing strategies, including deal acquisition, market transitions, and advice for beginners. Scott shares his experience in acquiring and repositioning properties, and his backgro…
- EXP - Bigger Deals With Madhavi Jain
Madhavi Jain joins Diary of an Apartment Investor to discuss Connected Capital, securing better deal splits and access, and her personal multifamily investment journey.
- EXP - Taking Initiative with Jason Yarusi
Jason Yarusi joins the podcast to share his experiences in property management and the lessons learned throughout his multifamily real estate journey. Host Brian Briscoe also provides background on his own extensive experience in apartment…
- EXP - Put Your Money to Work With Arn Cenedella
Arn Cenedella returns to Diary of an Apartment Investor to discuss his current projects, the real estate lessons he has acquired, and the advantages of a "boots on the ground" philosophy.
- EXP - Making Your Plan With Clive Davis
Brian Briscoe hosts guest Clive Davis on the Diary of an Apartment Investor podcast. They discuss preparing for the future and strategies for avoiding common challenges in real estate investment.
- EXP - Getting the Word Out With Jim Pfeifer
Jim Pfeifer joins the Diary of an Apartment Investor podcast to discuss the importance of engaging with your multifamily community, his involvement with the Passive Pockets podcast, and provides guidance for individuals beginning their inv…
- EXP - Learning the Ropes With Kate Gress
Dr. Kate Gress shares her experiences in multifamily real estate, including advice for new syndicators and how she overcame challenges. The episode also touches on her background as a business owner and chiropractor.
- EXP - Creating Rapport With Dave Dubeau
Dave Dubeau joins the Diary of an Apartment Investor podcast to talk about podcasting, creating dialogue with potential investors, and his experiences in multifamily real estate. The episode originally aired on May 2, 2025.
- EXP - Driving The Conversation With John Funderburk
This episode features John Funderburk discussing capital raising, marketing, and the importance of being a self-starter in multifamily real estate. Funderburk shares his experience in syndication, focusing on helping professionals invest p…
- EXP - Expanding Your Knowledge With Jay Balekar
Jay Balekar discusses syndication, sponsors, property management, and offers tips for new investors. Brian Briscoe hosts.
- ASP - Providing Value With Rob Pekarek
Rob Pekarek joins the podcast to share insights on selecting business partners, offer guidance for new investors, and detail his experiences in multifamily real estate. The discussion covers Pekarek's own journey and his involvement in man…
- EXP - Finding Your Niche With Cole Farrell
Cole Farrell joins the podcast to share his experiences with property management, capital raising, and entering the multifamily real estate market. The episode covers his background in real estate investment and education.
- EXP - Avoiding Mistakes With Paul Moore
Paul Moore shares insights on strategies and advice for aspiring multifamily investors, focusing on how to avoid common pitfalls. The episode is hosted by Brian Briscoe.
- EXP - Identifying Your Metric With Tony Lopes
Host Brian Briscoe talks with Tony Lopes about finding your metric, working with mentors, and the current market. Tony Lopes is a real estate professional who retired at age 44 and shares his knowledge to help others achieve financial free…
- EXP - Learning What You don't Know With Alex Kingman
Alex Kingman shares her experiences with multifamily real estate challenges and provides advice for beginners. The episode discusses her role at KGI Capital, which focuses on investing in value-add multifamily properties.
- EXP - Keep It Simple With Joseph Root
Joseph Root shares insights on scaling and property management in the multifamily real estate market. He provides advice for those starting out in apartment investing, drawing from his experience as a Partner at East Superior Real Estate P…
- EXP - Build Out Your Team With John Casmon
John Casmon joins the podcast to discuss structured goals, tips for new investors, and his experience in multifamily real estate. The episode originally aired on February 21, 2025.
- EXP - Asking Questions With Aleksey Chernobelskiy
On the Diary of an Apartment Investor podcast, Aleksey Chernobelskiy joined host Brian Briscoe to discuss his business ventures and investment strategies. Chernobelskiy also shared advice for individuals beginning their investment journeys.
- EXP - No Right Way With Randy Langenderfer
Randy Langenderfer appears on the Diary of an Apartment Investor podcast to discuss multifamily investing, networking, and provide advice for individuals beginning their careers in real estate.
- EXP - Shifting Mindsets With Andy Borses
Andy Borses, author of 'The Common Thread Method,' shares insights on his multifamily investing journey and the significance of mindset shifts. Borses has raised over $4.5 million and co-led the acquisition of 416 multifamily units.
- EXP - Start Where You Are At With Joe Rinderknecht
Joe Rinderknecht joins the Diary of an Apartment Investor podcast to share his expertise on underwriting and risk factors in multifamily real estate. He also discusses his personal journey in the sector. The episode features insights from…
- EXP - Continuing to Scale With Sharon Riddle
Sharon Riddle shares her experience transitioning to and scaling in multifamily real estate, beginning her investment journey in 2005 and moving to multifamily in 2015. Host Brian Briscoe, an experienced apartment investor and founder of T…
- EXP - Learning to Succeed With Chris Larsen
Chris Larsen joins the podcast to share insights on how learning from failure contributes to success in real estate. The discussion covers challenges faced, advice offered, and updates on his multifamily investment journey.
- EXP - Trust but Verify With Irwin Borris
Irwin Borris, with over 30 years in real estate finance, joins the Diary of an Apartment Investor podcast to discuss property management, real estate cycles, and offers insights from his banking experience. He has advised on over $5.0 bill…
- EXP - Rowing In The Right Direction With AJ Shepard
Brian Briscoe and AJ Shepard discuss property management, business scaling, and real estate startup advice. AJ Shepard co-owns Uptown Properties and is a licensed contractor.
- EXP - Buying Your Time Back With Kevin Michael Lowe
Kevin Michael Lowe shares his journey from a career in medicine and military service to real estate investing. He discusses his approach to time management and provides guidance for individuals starting in the real estate industry.