Do you want to boost your financial performance and increase the value of your property? Find out in this episode as Dan Kennedy shares his expertise on how to maximize the potential of a property through value-add investment, and the key metrics they are focusing on.

Key Takeaways To Listen For

• Adding value and focusing on undervalued properties through acquisition
• Importance of business metrics
• Understanding Weighted Average Lease Expiry (WALE) and assessing growth before purchasing 
• Relationship: core ingredients of value creation 
• Developing a team
• Trusting yourself and consistent education for growth 
• Developing a good financial reputation

About Dan Kennedy

Dan has actively invested in real estate since 2011, focusing on well-located investments with strong cash flow in markets from California to Texas. In 2017, Dan began divesting his Single Family Residence portfolio to focus on commercial real estate acquisitions. Dan started investing in syndications, allowing him to further diversify his holdings in Class A Student Housing developments in downtown Los Angeles. 

At Driven Capital Partners, Dan’s focus is on asset management and investor relations. Dan manages DCP’s portfolio of assets meticulously, optimizing each property’s potential while implementing the business plan that was put in place upon acquisition. 

Dan was selected by his peers to represent Major League Soccer players as an Executive Board member for the players association. In this role, he was responsible for Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations, strategic planning, executive team building, and budget approval. As a former athlete, Dan is passionate about educating all professional athletes on real estate investing and the tremendous benefits of establishing a strong real estate portfolio leading into life after an athletic career. 

Dan has an MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business.  

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