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You've probably heard the term “institutional investor” before, but do you know what it means? This type of investor has long been shrouded in mystery - and controversy. Some investors love them, others refuse to work with them. Today, we're bringing on private equity expert John Azar -founder of Peak 15 capital - to debunk some misconceptions about institutional capital, and also peel back the curtain on this sector of the real estate space that has long been misunderstood. Here we go. John is the Founder and Managing Partner of Peak 15 Capital. A Private Equity advisory and syndication firm servicing commercial real estate operators and sponsors in securing their equity capital stack as well as funding through the Peak 15 CoGP fund. John was formerly a Managing Member of MACC Venture Partners, a Southeast focus owner/operator of multifamily assets who have syndicated and operated multifamily assets across the Southeast corridor.  During our conversation, John shares:

You've probably heard the term “institutional investor” before, but do you know what it means? This type of investor has long been shrouded in mystery - and controversy. Some investors love them, others refuse to work with them. Today, we're bringing on private equity expert John Azar -founder of Peak 15 capital - to debunk some misconceptions about institutional capital, and also peel back the curtain on this sector of the real estate space that has long been misunderstood. Here we go. John is the Founder and Managing Partner of Peak 15 Capital. A Private Equity advisory and syndication firm servicing commercial real estate operators and sponsors in securing their equity capital stack as well as funding through the Peak 15 CoGP fund. John was formerly a Managing Member of MACC Venture Partners, a Southeast focus owner/operator of multifamily assets who have syndicated and operated multifamily assets across the Southeast corridor.  During our conversation, John shares:

Peter has been with MPI Family Office since its inception. He is a 2nd Generation member of the MPI Family Office and is a Principal Member as well as the Head of Real Estate. His day-to-day focus involves Underwriting and Vetting of investment opportunities. Before Peter joined MPI full time, he was the Senior Analyst for MACC Venture Partners, a privately held real estate investment firm, where he identified, researched, and underwrote multifamily assets. He helped lead $100m+ in multifamily acquisitions and raised $20m+ in equity in less than 2 years.  Embarking on a transformative journey, Peter's aspirations transitioned from pursuing a surgical career to working in his family office with a real estate focus. By delving into unpaid internships, he sought valuable knowledge and honed in on his unique ability that included his underwriting prowess, shaping his future trajectory in the industry. Peter shares the fascinating evolution of his MPI family offices and the unique wealth strategy perspective he's developed. He delves into the specific opportunities and filters he navigates in today's market, and crucial processes that his company employs.  Seize this incredible chance to tune in to an episode featuring the captivating insights of Peter Powers! In this episode we discuss:  How it all started for Peter, and what switched his career vision.  History of MPI Family Office and how it's evolved.  Wealth Strategy Perspective MPI follows.  Opportunities Peter sees for this year and what he is avoiding.  Peter's advice on accelerating your wealth journey.  Connect with Peter Powers:  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-powers-434116114/  Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@mpifamilyoffice  Connect with Pantheon Investments:  Join the Pantheon Investor Club: https://pantheoninvest.com/investor-signup/  Website: www.pantheoninvest.com  Podcast: www.pantheoninvest.com/podcast  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PantheonInvest  Instagram: www.instagram.com/pantheoninvest  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pantheon-invest  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pantheon_Invest   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8EsPFlwQUpMXgRMvrmbAfQ  Holistic Wealth Strategy Book:https://www.amazon.com/Holistic-Wealth-Strategy-Roadmap-Financial/dp/B089CS58F1  Email: info@pantheoninvest.com

Are you looking for ways to find sponsors for your deals quickly? Then check out today's episode with John Azar as we dive into sourcing and acquiring equity capital, strategic funding, and relationship building. Close the gap between capital sources and investing opportunities by tuning in!WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE How much equity do you need to invest as a co-GP?Real estate sponsors: Why they're important and how to evaluate themThe value of honest feedback in building business relationshipsRequirements you need to apply for capital stack placementEfficient tips for locating good deals and sponsorshipsABOUT JOHN AZARJohn is Peak 15 Capital's founder and managing partner. He is also a managing member of MACC Venture Partners, a Southeast focus owner/operator of multifamily assets. In his leadership of Peak 15, he directs strategic development, investor and client growth, and new acquisitions and syndications. He also heads the investment committee, capital management, and growth.CONNECT WITH JOHNWebsite: Peak 15 Capital https://www.peak15cap.com/LinkedIn: Jalal John Azar http://linkedin.com/in/jalalazar/Instagram: @jjazar https://www.instagram.com/jjazar/Email: azar@peak15cap.comCONNECT WITH USWant a list of top-rated real estate conferences, virtual meetups, and mastermind groups? Send Tate an email at tate@glequitygroup.com to learn more about real estate using a relational approach.Looking for ways to make passive income? Greenlight Equity Group can help you invest in multifamily properties and create consistent cash flow without being a landlord. Book a consultation call and download Tate's free ebook, "F.I.R.E.-Financial Independence Retire Early via Apartment Investing," at www.investwithgreenlight.com to start your wealth-building journey today!

Tony is the Chief Executive Officer of MACC Venture Partners. His focus is on acquisitions, repositioning, and management of all real estate holdings and projects. Tony manages and oversees the complete process of identifying, analyzing, acquiring, managing, marketing, and syndicating all properties. Tony started in Real Estate in 2003 and has a history of success as an entrepreneur. In 2009, Tony launched Capstone MultiFamily Group, a family-operated property management firm that owns and manages over 4,000 units consisting of apartment and office complexes in over 15 markets throughout the Southeast. Tony attended North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina in Charlotte where he studied Electrical Engineering, Analysis & Design (EAD). In this episode, Tony talks about how he built a portfolio of over 8,000 units after immigrating to America from Syria. We ask Tony about today's market, moving forward, mistakes to avoid, and where opportunity lies.  Connect with Tony: Email: tony@maccvo.com Partner with us: www.takeoffcapital.co Follow the show on Instagram: @therealestatetakeoff

John is the Founder and Managing Partner of Peak 15 Capital. A capital advisory and syndication firm servicing commercial real estate operators and sponsors in securing their equity capital stack as well as Co-GP on their deals through the Peak 15 CoGP fund. John is also a Managing Member of MACC Venture Partners, a Southeast focus owner/operator of multifamily assets. John is a podcaster and Co-Host of his own podcast called Breaking Resistance as well as a regular guest speaker in various commercial real estate conferences and Podcasts. [00:01 - 03:41] Opening SegmentWe welcome, John Azar!Starting an investment banking real estate company in 2005[03:42 - 22:45] Taking Advantage Of Opportunities In A DownturnRetooling the business to focus on institutional equity placement and Co-GP businessRelaunching the coaching program with different tiers and ways to accessThe placement business looks at all flavors of commercial real estateThere is liquidity and money looking for a good home in the marketDebt is an important part of the equation in the businessTime can be a friend or an enemy, depending on how it is used[22:46 - 33:20] THE FINAL FOURWhat's the worst job that you ever had?Selling copiersWhat's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?“Hope Is Not A Method” By Michael HarperWhat is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?Continue to learn how to cookWhat does success mean to you?John Azar says, “Success means the ability to maneuver in things that you love without having to look behind your shoulder and having to worry about how am I going to make it financially.”Connect with John Azar:Instagram: @jjazar  LinkedIn: John AzarLEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW by clicking this link.WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE?Be sure to follow me on the below platforms:Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, or Stitcher.LinkedInYoutubeExclusive Facebook Groupwww.yonahweiss.comNone of this could be possible without the awesome team at Buzzsprout. They make it easy to get your show listed on every major podcast platform.Tweetable Quotes:“Time is the ultimate differentiator. So, it's recession-resistant if you have enough time to play with, it's recession resistant. If you put the right debt on it, it's recession resistant.” – John Azar“Luck is the convergence of opportunity and effort and that's what luck is. Luck is opportunity and effort at the same time, when these two converge, you have what's called “Luck”, but there's no such thing as pure luck, without the effort and opportunity.” – John AzarSupport the show

On today's episode of Ritter On Real Estate, we chat with Peter Powers. Peter has been with MPI Family Office since its inception. Peter serves as the Vice President of Acquisitions and Asset Management for MPI's workforce housing portfolio, self-storage portfolio, and senior housing portfolio. As the head of MPI's real estate efforts, Peter focuses on procuring real estate investment opportunities, managing MPI's current portfolio of $600mm of real estate assets, and developing co-investment relationships. Since Peter joined MPI Family Office, he has helped pivot MPI's investment focus towards affordable housing by developing a LIHTC investing platform and an adaptive reuse platform. These platforms make up $150mm of MPI's total real estate portfolio. Peter has also worked alongside Peter Habib, a Principal Member of MPI Family Office, in the development of The Circle of Wealth network, which is the advisory arm of the family office. Before Peter joined MPI full-time, he was the Senior Analyst for MACC Venture Partners, a privately held real estate investment from, where he identified, researched, and underwrote multifamily assets. He also worked alongside the marketing team for Capstone Multifamily Group, the property management arm of MACC Venture Partners, where he helped assist team members with carrying out investment plans for particular assets. Welcome to the podcast, Peter! Key Points From The Episode: Peter's background working for MPI Family Office.Why learning by doing is the best way to gain experience.What MPI invests in. Why the wealthy invest in real estate.The importance of choosing the right deal sponsor.Key metrics/analytics Peter looks for in deals.Setting expectations & underwriting risks.The importance of being careful who you're partnering with.Books Mentioned:- Any book by Howard Marx, founder of Oaktree Advisors.- Dale Carnegie Books. 

The Investor Relations Real Estate Podcast Episode 159 - The Sky Is The Limit With The Kind Of Deals That You Can Make Host: Jonny Cattani Guest: John AzarProducer: April MunsonJonny Cattani is joined by John Azar to discuss:The real estate Industry John Azar's journey The futureJohn is the Founder and Managing Partner of Peak 15 Capital. A capital advisory and syndication firm servicing commercial real estate operators and sponsors in identifying, sourcing & securing their capital stack. John is also a Managing Member of MACC Venture Partners, a Southeast focus owner/operator of multifamily assets. In his leadership of Peak 15, he directs strategic development, investor and client growth, and new acquisitions and syndications. He also heads the investment committee, capital management and growth.  John is also the head of the Peak 15 Coaching program for new syndicators and sponsors.John is a podcaster and Co-Host of his own podcast called Breaking Resistance as well as being a regular guest speaker in various commercial real estate conferences and Podcasts.  John serves on the boards of directors of several non-profit and for-profit organizations. He holds a BA from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte and an MBA from Boston University Questrom School of Business.Linked material referenced during the show: Book: New Confessions of an Economic Hitman - John Perkins https://www.amazon.com/New-Confessions-Economic-Hit-Man/dp/1626566747/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2EY1S99G8LR4T&keywords=the+diaries+of+an+economic+hitman&qid=1668056842&sprefix=the+diaries+of+an+economic+hitman%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.006c50ae-5d4c-4777-9bc0-4513d670b6bcConnect with John!Email: azar@peak15cap.com Instagram: @jjazar Connect with Jonny!Cattani Capital Group: https://cattanicapitalgroup.com/Invest with us: invest@cattanicapitalgroup.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-cattani-53159b179/Jonny's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonnycattani/IRR Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theirrpodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@jonnycattani?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCljEz4pq_paQ9keABhJzt0AFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.cattani.1

In this episode, Wayne talks to John Azar about scaling real estate through private equity. John is the Founder and Managing Partner at Peak 15 Capital, a capital advisory and syndication firm servicing commercial real estate operators and sponsors in identifying, sourcing, and securing their capital stack. In his leadership of Peak 15 Capital, John directs strategic development, client growth, and new acquisitions and syndications. Also, John is the Head of the Peak 15 Coaching Program for new syndicators and sponsors. In addition, John is a managing member of MACC Venture Partners, a southeast focused owner/operator of multifamily assets. Topics on Today’s Episode: Career Path: First venture into real estate investing specialized in structured finance Then and. Now: Aggressive underwriting and similar unwarranted euphoria Debt vs. Equity: Peak 15 specializes in equity placements with active deal sponsors Nationwide Market Locations: Look anywhere, everywhere there’s money to be made Syndicators: What to consider asking a potential equity partner to invest in a deal Underwriting: Share and show or stop because there’s no deal to move forward with Asset Classes: From built to rent and multifamily to single-family rentals and self-storage Capital Stack/Equity Placement: Takes previous experience, check size, business plan Establish Relationships: Investors want capacity to do multiple deals with same player Financial Crisis: The good, bad, and ugly of real estate investing in today’s market Links and Resources: Peak 15 CapitalJalal John Azar on LinkedInJohn Azar’s EmailWayne CourregesFree Passive Investor eBook by Wayne CourregesThe Untold Stories of Real Estate Investing Podcast

Self-doubt and fear are natural feelings to have, especially when you're starting something new. It's okay to have fear but don't let it keep you from moving forward. This is what John Azar will talk about in this episode. John is an Executive Vice President and Managing Member of MACC Venture Partners where he directs acquisitions, strategic development, capital management, and growth. In this episode, John talks about his journey to success. From migrating to the US, to working in the corporate world, to eventually crushing it in the equity capital and acquisitions business. He shares how his experiences helped him overcome fear and self-doubt. He also talks about how he and his businesses are adapting to the trying times brought by the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen in![00:01 - 07:49] Opening Segment Welcoming John to the showJohn shares his backgroundHe talks about his podcastSome of the big takeaways from his podcast[07:50 - 21:27] Why Your Experiences Will Set You Up for SuccessGrowing up in a time of war and conflictHis new beginning in the USWhat working in the corporate world taught himFinding comfort in the uncomfortableStarting a structured finance companyGetting into commercial real estateDealing with self-doubt[21:28 - 33:04] Adapting in Times of Crisis and Developing ConfidenceThe transition that John made in his personal brandCOVID is a big teacherDeveloping new relationships during the pandemicHow COVID affected how John does businessWhy you have to keep moving forwardJohn on failuresHow he developed confidence[33:05 - 36:07] Closing SegmentTune in to John's podcast!Don't let fear hold you backHow you can connect with JohnClosing wordsTweetable Quotes:“We all have a unique way to get to where we are. Some of us get there quicker, some of us get there faster, some of us take a circular route to get there, some of us don't. It's all good, as long as we all get to a place that makes us happy… Happiness is the number one thing.” - John Azar“It's okay to be scared. It's okay to feel inferior. It's okay to feel like you don't know what the hell you're doing. I felt that for so long. But it's not okay to stop. It's not okay to let it stop you and not let you go forward.” - John Azar “If no is the top of my problems, then I have no business trying to pitch anything to anybody.” - John Azar“There are so much more on the other side of that coin that is waiting for you if you just get over that little hill that you're letting stay in front of you. Just keep pushing.” - John AzarConnect with John on LinkedIn!Resources Mentioned:Peak 15 CapitalBreaking Resistance PodcastLEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.Dreamcatchers is an inclusive organization that targets people's interest in being more instead of a certain demographic. We have people from all walks of life at many different ages. Find out more at www.dreamsshouldbereal.com. Find out more about Jerome at www.d3v3loping.com or www.myersmethods.com.

John is the Founder and Managing Partner of Peak 15 Capital. A capital advisory firm servicing commercial real estate operators and sponsors in identifying, sourcing & securing their capital stack. John is also a Managing Member of MACC Venture Partners, a 7000-units Southeast focus owner/operator of multifamily assets. He directs acquisitions, strategic development, capital management and growth. He also oversees alternative financing and investor/portfolio development and fund management. To learn more about or connect with John visit peak15cap.com We hope you were able to take some value away from todays episode. To learn more or connect with Danté or DJ visit victorycapgroup.com

John Azar is the Executive Vice President and Managing Member of MACC Venture Partners where he directs acquisitions, strategic development, capital management, and growth. He also oversees alternative financing and investor/portfolio development. He co-directed the company's growth from 2,500 units owner/operator to 6,500 units owner/operator by developing a market brand and proliferating and growing a portfolio of institutional and individual investors in the syndications of the company's assets; as well as the launch of several closed-end asset funds. As of today, MACC Venture Partners holds a portfolio of about 4,500 units.  In 2019 John launched a new capital advisory and consulting firm called Peak 15 Capital to help other CRE operators and sponsors with their capital stack. John is also currently an advisory board member of several Charlotte based companies. In this episode, we discuss everything you need to know about sourcing private equity for your real estate acquisitions, and more!  Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jalalazar Learn more about MACCVP: www.maccvp.com Learn more about Peak 15 Capital: www.peak15cap.com

John Azar is the Executive Vice President and Managing Member of MACC Venture Partners where he directs acquisition, strategic development, capital management, and growth. He co-directed the company's recent growth from a 2,500 units owner/operator to a current 6,500 units by developing a market brand and proliferating and growing a portfolio of institutional and individual investors in the syndications of the company's assets as well as the launch of several closed-end asset funds. John Azar is also the Managing Partner and Founder of Peak15 Capital which he launched in 2019 to help other CRE operators and sponsors with their capital stack.  [00:01 – 09:53] Opening SegmentGetting to Know John AzarJohn talks about his backgroundBoston Venture PartnersJoined Micro Venture Partners in 2014 MACC Venture PartnersPeak15 CapitalHe also talks about closing shops and zero clients back in 2008Lessons he learned in this experienceThings they could have done to prevent closing shops Their experience in 2008 VS experience in present time with Covid Pandemic[09:54 – 23:44] Sourcing and Securing Equity CapitalMACC Venture PartnerInternal and External Growth of the company Stepping back a little on the Acquisition cycle and start transitioning into sellingLaunching the Peak15 CapitalRaising equity capital for deals Structure of the equity capital The terms of Equity Partners Where does Peak15 name come from[23:45 – 25:15] Final Four SegmentJohn's advice to aspiring investorsDon't be afraid to collaborate.How he stays on top of his gameHis way to make the world a better placeHow to reach out to John– links belowFinal wordsTweetable Quotes:“Your company that serves you well in 1,00 doors, may not serve you well in 3,000 doors. And what serve you well in 3,000 doors is probably gonna not serve you the same at 5,000 doors.” – John Azar“Don't be afraid to collaborate. Collaboration is key. Collaboration is king. Collaboration will get you to next level.” – John Azar“Stay informed. Stay connected. Read more, don't just take things for granted. Read more, inform yourself and not just from one source but from multiple resources.” – John Azar Resources Mentioned: Boston Venture PartnersPeak15 CapitalMACC Venture Partner------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with John on and Instagram. Send him an email at azar@peak15cap.com or visit their website at https://peak15cap.com/. Connect with me:I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify strategy and provide solid predictable returns.Call: 901-500-6191FacebookLinkedInLike, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in! Email me --> sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com

John Azar is the Executive Vice President and Managing Member of MACC Venture Partners where he directs acquisition, strategic development, capital management, and growth. He co-directed the company's recent growth from a 2,500 units owner/operator to a current 6,500 units by developing a market brand and proliferating and growing a portfolio of institutional and individual investors in the syndications of the company's assets as well as the launch of several closed-end asset funds. John Azar is also the Managing Partner and Founder of Peak15 Capital which he launched in 2019 to help other CRE operators and sponsors with their capital stack.  [00:01 – 09:53] Opening SegmentGetting to Know John AzarJohn talks about his backgroundBoston Venture PartnersJoined Micro Venture Partners in 2014 MACC Venture PartnersPeak15 CapitalHe also talks about closing shops and zero clients back in 2008Lessons he learned in this experienceThings they could have done to prevent closing shops Their experience in 2008 VS experience in present time with Covid Pandemic[09:54 – 23:44] Sourcing and Securing Equity CapitalMACC Venture PartnerInternal and External Growth of the company Stepping back a little on the Acquisition cycle and start transitioning into sellingLaunching the Peak15 CapitalRaising equity capital for deals Structure of the equity capital The terms of Equity Partners Where does Peak15 name come from[23:45 – 25:15] Final Four SegmentJohn's advice to aspiring investorsDon't be afraid to collaborate.How he stays on top of his gameHis way to make the world a better placeHow to reach out to John– links belowFinal wordsTweetable Quotes:“Your company that serves you well in 1,00 doors, may not serve you well in 3,000 doors. And what serve you well in 3,000 doors is probably gonna not serve you the same at 5,000 doors.” – John Azar“Don't be afraid to collaborate. Collaboration is key. Collaboration is king. Collaboration will get you to next level.” – John Azar“Stay informed. Stay connected. Read more, don't just take things for granted. Read more, inform yourself and not just from one source but from multiple resources.” – John Azar Resources Mentioned: Boston Venture PartnersPeak15 CapitalMACC Venture Partner------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with John on and Instagram. Send him an email at azar@peak15cap.com or visit their website at https://peak15cap.com/. Connect with me:I love helping others place money outside of traditional investments that both diversify strategy and provide solid predictable returns.Call: 901-500-6191FacebookLinkedInLike, subscribe, and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in! Email me --> sam@brickeninvestmentgroup.com

Peter Powers has been with MACC Venture Partners for over 2 years. He identifies, researches, and underwrites Multifamily and Office assets. He also works alongside the marketing team for Capstone Multifamily Group, the property management arm of MACC Venture Partners, where he helps assist team members with carrying out investment plans for particular assets. Peter holds bachelor's degrees in Entrepreneurship and Real Estate from Florida State University. Besides his passion for real estate, Peter is a club race car driver and avid outdoorsman. Peter also serves as the Vice President of Acquisitions for MPI Holdings, a single-family office based out of St. Petersburg, FL. As the Vice President of Acquisitions, Peter helps diversify capital in various real estate asset classes including self-storage, multifamily, and office. He has been with MPI Holdings since its inception.   If you like what you hear be sure to like, share, subscribe! Podcast- Mindful Multi-Family show Network on Facebook- Mindful Multi-Family Network Instagram- Chris_Salerno_ Youtube Channel- Chris Salerno Like, subscribe, share, and comment below!

John is the Founder and Managing Partner of Peak 15 Capital. A capital advisory firm servicing commercial real estate operators and sponsors in identifying, sourcing & securing their capital stack. John is also an Executive Vice President and Managing Member of MACC Venture Partners where he directs acquisitions, strategic development, capital management, and growth. He also oversees alternative financing and investor/portfolio development and fund management. Previously he was a co-founder and Managing Partner of Boston Venture Partners (BVP), a private equity consulting and finance firm based in Boston specializing in real estate development, and structured finance. At BVP he worked on a cumulative portfolio of $1.8 Billion spanning from Boston to Miami as well as London. His previous roles as a commercial banker in financial institutions and banks such as Bank of America provided an integral understanding of debt and equity markets as well as deal structure, honing his skills and insights into the critical planning issues relevant to growing successful companies. John is a regular guest speaker in various commercial real estate conferences and Podcasts, and he serves on the boards of directors of several non-profit and for-profit organizations. John holds a BA from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte and an MBA from Boston University Questrom School of Business.

John Azar is the Founder and Managing Partner of Peak 15 Capital, a capital advisory firm servicing commercial real estate operators and sponsors in identifying, sourcing & securing their capital stack. John is also an Executive Vice President and Managing Member of MACC Venture Partners where he directs acquisitions, strategic development, capital management and growth. He also oversees alternative financing and investor/portfolio development and fund management. Previously he was a co-Founder and Managing Partner of Boston Venture Partners (BVP), a private equity consulting and finance firm based in Boston specializing in real estate development, and structured finance. At BVP he worked on a cumulative portfolio of $1.8 Billion spanning from Boston to Miami as well as London. His previous roles as a commercial banker in financial institutions and banks such as Bank of America provided an integral understanding of debt and equity markets as well as deal structure, honing his skills and insights into the critical planning issues relevant to growing successful companies. John is a regular guest speaker in various commercial real estate conferences and Podcasts, and he serves on the boards of directors of several non-profit and for-profit organizations. John holds a BA from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte and an MBA from Boston University Questrom School of Business.Connect with John:Visit John at: Maccvp.comEmail John at: azarpeak15cap.comConnect with him on Linkedin: Jalal John Azar

Today we’re going to talk to someone who has achieved huge success investing in commercial multifamily and apartments.  Recently he’s grown his company’s portfolio from 2,500 units owned & operated to over 6,200 units.  He’s raised money from both institutional and individual investors through syndications and closed-end asset funds. John Azar is an Executive Vice President and Managing Member of MACC Venture Partners where he directs acquisitions, strategic development, capital management and growth.  In his past roles, John has been a commercial banker in various financial institutions and understands inside & out debt and equity financing as well as deal structure and how to grow successful companies. Today John is going to explain how he structures his deals, sources his financing, and the types of investors he works with and the returns they expect.  John will also share how his experience as an immigrant to the U.S. has shaped his perspective on success. I know you’re going to score a wealth of information from today’s conversation.  You can contact John through email or website:  john@maccvp.com or https://maccvp.com

The day-to-day role of a capital advisor and consultant is laid out for all by John Azar, accompanied by Hersh Rai. Expert Azar also shares with Rai the importance of the math behind the deal. Interested in being on the show? Visit our website at www.fouroakscapital.com/podcast or email me at brianbriscoe@fouroakscapital.comDownload our free investing guide at www.fouroakscapital.com----John AzarJohn is founder of Peak 15 Capital, a capital consulting firm for multifamily operators that can advise on all aspects of the capital stack. John also currently acts as a Managing Member of MACC Venture Partners, a syndicator based in Charlotte NC that owns and operates over 6000 multifamily units. Previously John was a co-Founder and Managing Partner of Boston Venture Partners (BVP), a private equity consulting and finance firm based in Boston specializing in real estate development, and structured finance.Get in contact with him by email azar@peak15capital.com orLinkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/jalalazar/----Hersh RaiHersh is an active duty Naval officer and a recent graduate from the United States Naval Academy. He commissioned as a Cryptologic Warfare Officer. Currently, he is pursuing his Master’s degree in Computer and Information Technology at Purdue University. During his time at Purdue, Hersh found a passion for real estate investing. He is focused on commercial multifamily and affordable housing. Through real estate investing, he hopes to teach others about the powerful investment opportunities it can present as well as teach others how to start their journey. He is excited to continue learning and connecting with others and hopes to make an impact in any way he can.​Contact him through email hersh@raivucapital.comor LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/hershrai/----Your host, Brian Briscoe, is a co-founder and principal in the real estate investing firm Four Oaks Capital. He and his team currently have 168 units worth $7.5 million in assets under management and are continuing to grow. He will retire as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps in 2021. Learn more about him and the Four Oaks team at www.fouroakscapital.com or contact him at brianbriscoe@fouroakscapital.com - be sure to let him know where you found him.Connect with him on LinkedIn, Facebook, or on Bigger Pockets.----Tweetable Quotes "[I]f you have a successful transaction, you should still look at the process and say, Okay, what did I do right? What made this transaction successful? What did I put in place that allowed me to have a successful closing? And on the flip side of the coin, you look at it from a different critical ways, like, hey, that that went really bad. What did I do that that went bad? What can I do to improve it next time?" -John Azar "I'd love to help all the sponsors out there. But unfortunately, not all the sponsors out there have deals that are worth funding. I want to make sure that I am diligent enough to work with the sponsor, I don't want to say educate them, but give them my perspective, unvarnished perspective on what their deal look like and what the likelihood of the funding is."-John Azar

John Azar is a Managing Member of MACC Venture Partners, and Co-Founder Managing Partner of MACC Opportunity Fund. They now own and operate over 6000 units in the Southeast. John and I discuss how he went from owning 0 units to scaling to 6,000 units. For more information or to get started in multifamily investing, please visit: https://www.multifamilyinvestingacademy.com/

John is an Executive Vice President and Managing Member of MACC Venture Partners where he directs acquisitions, strategic development, capital management and growth. He also oversees alternative financing and investor/portfolio development.  He co-directed the company’s recent growth from a 2500 units owner/operator to a current 6500 units owner/operator by developing a market brand and proliferating and growing a portfolio of institutional and individual investors in the syndications of the company’s assets; as well as the launch of several closed-end asset funds.  In 2019 John launched a new capital advisory and consulting firm called Peak 15 Capital to help other CRE operators and sponsors with their capital stack.  John is also currently an advisory board member of several Charlotte based companies. One is Tabbris Coworking, which is a co-working and innovation center with a location in Charlotte to service an exploding demand for innovation-based startups and early stage ventures in the area.  Previously he was a co-Founder and Managing Partner of Boston Venture Partners (BVP), a private equity consulting and finance firm based in Boston specializing in real estate development, and structured finance.  He speaks with us about raising capital, scaling your business and pirates.   John@maccvp.com   The Rundown Developing A Brand Inflection Point The First 1500 Hiring Source Capital Private Equity Scale Training Underwriting Institutional Money Internal Reorganization Making Mistakes Systems Vetting Employees Growth Mindset Abundance Value Add Property Vintage Raising Capital Habits For Success Tips for Scaling Opportunism Book Recommendations Upcoming Projects Take The Long View   Check out our Upcoming Live Events!   Subscribe to our Youtube Channel for lots of great content!   Buy our new book The Honey Bee! Audio Book Available Now!

In this episode, John Azar @jjazar shares his journey from commercial banker to private equity consulting and finally joining up with his brother and helping to take their multifamily syndication business from 2500 units to 6500 units. Listen in to learn about building an institutional quality syndication business. Download a Free Fast Start Investor Toolkit --> https://www.apartmentinvestingjourney.com/free-tool-kitAbout Our Guest:John is an Executive Vice President and Managing Member of MACC Venture Partners where he directs acquisitions, strategic development, capital management and growth. He also oversees alternative financing and investor/portfolio development. He co-directed the company’s recent growth from a 2500 units owner/operator to a current 6500 units owner/operator by developing a market brand and proliferating and growing a portfolio of institutional and individual investors in the syndications of the company’s assets; as well as the launch of several closed-end asset funds. In 2019 John launched a new capital advisory and consulting firm called Peak 15 Capital to help other CRE operators and sponsors with their capital stack.Previously he was a co-founder and Managing Partner of Boston Venture Partners (BVP), a private equity consulting and finance firm based in Boston specializing in real estate development, and structured finance. Through his tenure with BVP he worked on a cumulative portfolio of $1.8 Billion spanning from Boston to Miami as well as London. His previous roles as a commercial banker in financial institutions and banks such as Bank of America provided an integral understanding of debt and equity financing as well as deal structure; honing his skills and insights into the critical planning issues relevant to growing successful companies. John is a regular guest speaker in various commercial real estate conferences, and he served on the boards of directors of several non-profit organizations. He is currently a board member for the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and has been a guest lecturer on entrepreneurship and finance and is a continuous advocate for several business growth initiatives. John holds a BA from the University of North Carolina, Charlotte and an MBA from Boston University Questrom School of Business.Connect With Our Guest:john@maccvp.comwww.maccvp.comhttps://www.instagram.com/jjazar/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jalalazar/CONNECT WITH US! Visit our Website: https://www.apartmentinvestingjourney.com/Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/?modal=admin_todo_tourFollow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmNIzpEzxGn5ZuNgjAVV-w/featuredFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apartmentinvestingjourney/Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/apartment-investing-journey/id1464256464LOVE THE SHOW? PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, RATE, REVIEW & SHARE!

Checking the numbers and doing due diligence will save you in the long run, most of the time. John Azar delves into his journey into multifamily. He talks about his setback during 2008 and his incremental growth to owning over 6000-8000 units. John talks about the doomsday scenario, stress testing, and planning for foreseeable roadblocks. John Azar is the Executive Vice President of MACC Venture Partners.KEYPOINTSNo shortcut to growth, growth happens in increments Talking with peers in the industryWorking with investors when starting out in a multifamily investingSEGMENT TIMESTAMPS01:50 – Off the script: going from deal 1 to 6000 - Getting into multifamily04:20 – Building from the ground up07:25 – The missteps along the way10:00 – Which scenario is the best scenario?17:25 – Under promising and overdeliveringIf we always look at the best-case scenarios, we will never account for worse case scenarios. - John AzarLINKSJohn AzarWebsite: https://maccvp.com/senior-management-team/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jalalazarSupport the show (https://www.facebook.com/groups/157335752156211/)

Today on the show, we welcome John Azar. John is the Executive Vice President of MACC Venture Partners where he oversees capital structure, alternative financing, and investor portfolio development. Previously, John was a Cofounder and Managing Partner of Boston Venture Partners, a private equity consulting and finance firm based in Boston, specializing in real estate development and structured finance.---Our gracious sponsor: Adam Adams has raised millions of dollars by staying in front of passive investors. He helps you brand yourself online so you can attract capital which means you don't have to be a great salesperson to do this. His clients are getting noticed by passive investors. He calls his clients Money Magnets because money is literally being attracted to them. There is a qualification process to work with Adam. Ready to take yourself to the next level? Apply to work with Adam here: http://bit.ly/RaisingMoneyCoach.---

Today we sit down with John Azar and discuss how he built his massive portfolio of over 6,500 units, how he likes to mitigate risk for any economic downturn, inflection points and when to vertically integrate property management, and where he sees the market going in the next year. John is an Executive Vice President and Managing Member of MACC Venture Partners where he directs acquisitions, strategic development, capital management and growth. He also oversees alternative financing and investor/portfolio development. He co-directed the company's recent growth from a 2500 units owner/operator to a current 6500 units owner/operator by developing a market brand and proliferating and growing a portfolio of institutional and individual investors in the syndications of the company's assets; as well as the launch of several closed-end asset funds. In 2019 John launched a new capital advisory and consulting firm called Peak 15 Capital to help other CRE operators and sponsors with their capital stack. John is also currently an advisory board member of several Charlotte based companies. One is Tabbris Coworking, which is a Coworking and innovation center with a location in Charlotte to service an exploding demand for innovation-based startups and early stage ventures in the area. Previously he was a co-Founder and Managing Partner of Boston Venture Partners (BVP), a private equity consulting and finance firm based in Boston specializing in real estate development, and structured finance. Through his tenure with BVP he worked on a cumulative portfolio of $1.8 Billion spanning from Boston to Miami as well as London. His previous roles as a commercial banker in financial institutions and banks such as Bank of America provided an integral understanding of debt and equity financing as well as deal structure; honing his skills and insights into the critical planning issues relevant to growing successful companies.

John Azar is the Partner with MACC Venture Partners, a vertically integrated real estate firm. In this episode John discuss the evolution of their company and how different teams, relationships and capital stack assisted the growth of their firm. John advises how the investor-operator mindset shifts as the scale of company grows and one becomes a fiduciary manager of assets. John discusses their investment philosophy, how their projects are structured. He discusses how they execute their value-add investment strategy, their debt structure and a target sell-exit plan. He discusses reasearch factors that go into evaluating deals to achieve their targetted rent-growth projections and the entire investment plan.

From wealth management to real estate development, John has seen A LOT in the real estate world.  His insight is invaluable as he tells us how to raise and manage a HUGE private fund.  Get your pen and paper ready, this is a good one!   Best Ever Tweet: Just be in the market somehow.   John Azar Real Estate Background: EVP and Managing Member of MACC Venture Partners, private equity commercial real estate firm Co-manages the company’s newly launched $100M private equity fund Oversees alternative financing and investor/portfolio development Prior to MACC he co-founded and served as Managing Partner of Boston Venture Partners Based in Charlotte, North Carolina Say hi to him at Best Ever Book: Freakonomics   Made Possible Because of Our Best Ever Sponsors: Are you an investor who is tired of self-managing? Save time, increase productivity, lower your stress and LET THE LANDLORD HELPER DO THE WORK FOR YOU! Schedule Your FREE TRIAL SESSION with Linda at Secure Pay One THE Landlord Helper today. Go to to schedule your free session. Subscribe in iTunes and Stitcher so you don’t miss an episode!  

Interview with MACC Ventures Partners Tony Azar(CEO) and John Azar (EVP) at IMN Multi Family Conference in Huntington Beach May 17-18.

This week I sat down with John Azar of MACC Venture Partners, a private equity commercial real estate firm in Gastonia, North Carolina. John has a compelling story and it was a privilege to have him in the studio this week. John was born in Aleppo, Syria, into an upper-middle class family. Despite this, John's father insisted on instilling the value of hard work in his son, getting John his first job as a carpenter's assistant. Then, at sixteen years old, John's life was upended. During a period of civil unrest, John and his family were forced to flee Syria for the United States. John found himself in Charlotte, North Carolina, a place with few familiar faces and a language he didn't speak. Instead of easing his way into his new culture, John took the baptism by fire route. With only a handful of English phrases in his vocabulary, John enrolled in an English-only high school where he went on to graduate. After high school, John obtained a Bachelors Degree from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, as well as a Masters Degree from Boston University. During his time in Boston, John co-founded and served as Managing Partner of Boston Venture Partners, a private equity consulting and finance firm specializing in real estate development and structured finance. Last year John returned to North Carolina to serve as Executive Vice President of MACC Venture Partners and the Capstone Multifamily Group, where he directs strategic development and growth. You can find John on LinkedIn, Twitter @businessanarchy, as well as the MACC Venture Partners website and Facebook page.   Content Links Devil Take the Hindmost: A History of Financial Speculation Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster Blue Ocean Strategy: How to Create Uncontested Market Space Mastery You can find me on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, & LinkedIn.  As always, the podcast is available for download from the iTunes Store, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, andTuneIn. And, please, if you enjoy the show hit that subscribe button and give us a 5-star rating in the iTunes store. Are you thinking about taking the first step? Are you hesitating? Already moving toward your goals? Wherever you are right now I want to hear about it. Send me a message HERE.