In this episode with Jonathan Nichols, we’ll level up your ability to make and underwrite deals to achieve your multifamily investing goals. Today, we’ll have you learn how to develop your assertive communication, learning mindset, and your courage to invest in real estate. Dial in and apply the insights you’ll get from this conversation!

Key Takeaways to Listen for

• The biggest challenge when investing with your spouse
• Mechanics of doing your first deal
• What to establish before investing using other people’s money
• Metrics you should look for when underwriting deals
• The difference between T3 and T12 financial statement
• Underwriting mistakes and how to work on them

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki | Kindle & Paperback
• Amazon
• Michael Blanks
• Bigger Pockets
• Free Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor 

About Jonathan Nichols

Jonathan Nichols is a real estate investor local to the DFW metroplex. He began his REI career after having worked for almost ten years in the aerospace engineering industry as a propulsion engineer where he analyzed and integrated turboshaft engines on helicopter platforms. He holds a B.S. degree and a M.S. degree in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M and Virginia Polytechnical Institute respectively. 

He and his wife Paula first began their investing journey in 2018 and have undertaken numerous different types of projects before forming their multifamily investing company Apogee Capital in 2020. His past real estate projects include a 75-unit A class apartment complex in College Station, TX as a GP, a 100-unit complex in the Tulsa MSA as a GP, an 8-unit apartment to STR conversation in Arlington, TX as a GP and 500+ units investing as an LP. Additionally, he has numerous residential real estate investments and a top rated short-term rental business in the Arlington Entertainment District. 

Known as a person with a high work ethic, Jonathan enjoys helping others to achieve their goals (financial or otherwise). Outside of work, he enjoys spending his time racing in Ironman triathlons and traveling with his wife.