Ashton and Chris Levarek join us for another insightful conversation as they give their point of view about running a business with your family. The brothers will prove that starting from the smallest is not always the best route to grow as an investor and how partnerships make everything work. If you’re thinking about how to begin your investing journey the right way and scale faster, this is an episode worth your time!

Key Takeaways to Listen for

• The significance of partnering with people that you know, like, and trust regardless of your relationship with them
• How someone can grow faster in real estate by understanding the ‘economies of scale’
• Why it’s important to identify your niche, market, goals, and strategy when starting in the business?
• Great recommendations on knowing your markets and conquering the fear of investing out-of-state
• Clarity and mindset and how these perspectives support can support in finding the right partner
• Short-term rentals: Profitability, benefits, and amenities

Resources Mentioned In This Episode

• Google
• The Valkere Weekly Blog
• The Art of Winning Podcast
• Free Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor 

About Chris and Ashton Levarek

Christopher Levarek is the Operations Manager for Valkere Investment Group. He oversees the management of the organization, the technical setup, and the continuous daily operations required to sustain the firm. Chris is responsible for the growth and administration of the Valkere Team as well as for implementing business systems to increase productivity. In order to establish new/existing partner relationships and define/discover new investment opportunities, he collaborates with the marketing and sales team.

Ashton Levarek acts as the sales and marketing manager for Valkere Investment Group. He oversees the formation of new and current partner partnerships and offers creative ideas for boosting brand recognition.

Ashton is a former Special Warfare Pararescue Jumper, Sniper, and Combat Diver with the Air Force. With more than 10 combat deployments under his belt and 21 years of experience working for US Special Operations, Ashton is a firm believer in the value of utilizing knowledge and professional experience to ensure the success of a mission. As a result, he focuses on creating effective teams to guarantee mission success and, by extension, the success of our investments.