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Join us on the latest episode of Passive Investing from Left Field, with special guest Agostino Pintus. ‘From Corporate to Cash Flow.’ Learn how Agostino left his lucrative tech career to master the real estate market, from vetting deals and partners to innovative strategies like adaptive reuse. Gain insights on future market trends and what it takes to safeguard your investments. Tune in for an insightful conversation that’s both enlightening and entertaining.
About Agostino Pintus
Agostino is the Founder and CEO of Bulletproof Cashflow where he applies nearly two decades of real estate experience to source, negotiate, and acquire commercial properties. He is a dynamic speaker who has spoken at a wide range of events throughout the United States and Canada. His talk topics vary from business strategy to real estate to leadership development, and he is always a great resource for aspiring commercial real estate professionals. Agostino is the Founder and CEO of Bulletproof Cashflow where he applies nearly two decades of real estate experience to source, negotiate, and acquire commercial properties. He is a sought-after speaker for real estate events, MeetUps, and media engagements around the globe. He is the host of the Bulletproof Cashflow Podcast, a series highlighting topics every real estate investor should know to build their success, where he also brings experts on to teach and share their real-life experiences as investors, marketers, and capital raisers, all of which can be found on Apple Music, YouTube, and Facebook. Agostino is passionate about real estate and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others. He also enjoys meeting with people one-on-one to understand their real estate goals, aspirations, and challenges.
Key Points From The Episode:
1. Agostino Pintus emphasizes the critical importance of vetting partners thoroughly, focusing on personal attributes and professional prowess to gauge the potential for successful collaborations in investment ventures.
2. Delving into the operational aspects and the people behind the investment deals is highlighted as a fundamental step in safeguarding against investment pitfalls and ensuring a clearer understanding of the business landscape.
3. Pintus advocates for adaptive reuse strategies in urban infill areas, converting office spaces into multifamily properties, and leveraging tax incentives and zoning laws to enhance investment returns.
4. For the 2024 outlook, while net lease investments appear stable, the multifamily sector faces challenges with maturing loans, prompting investors to be cautious, detail-oriented, and proactive in lender relationship building for deal access.
Timestamps:
01:51 His journey to real estate investing
06:43 Transitioning to become an operator
12:08 How to vet the partners you work with
15:42 How does an LP vet an operator with multiple partners
19:51 How do you come together on the operating agreement?
23:25 The importance of a capital call
31:22 Adaptive reuse
34:21 How do you evaluate adaptive reuse as an LP
39:49 What is his outlook for 2024
43:39 Podcast recommendation
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