In today’s episode, Lieutenant Colonel turned multifamily investor, Ismael “Rey” Reyes, shares why he transitioned to the real estate investing space. Hear him talk about the advantages of passive investing and his secret sauce to finding the perfect real estate market when you tune in to this episode.

Key Takeaways to Listen for

• Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act: What it is and how it helps non-accredited investors
• How to use the “Big 3 Minus R” criteria to select the ideal housing market
• Benefits of starting out as a limited partner in real estate
• Common mistakes rookie real estate investors make and how to fix them
• Why you need to learn how to add value to your co-investors

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

• BLUF: The Bottom Line Up Front about Passively Investing in Multi-family Properties by Ismael Reyes | Paperback and Kindle
• NeighborhoodScout
• Free Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor 

About Ismael “Rey” Reyes

Ismael “Rey” Reyes is the president of MI Real Estate. He has been actively investing in residential real estate since 2005 and has focused exclusively on multifamily since 2016. He has led MI Real Estate investing in 14 multifamily properties in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Texas, and Tennessee, totaling over 900 units valued at over $100 million. Rey also provides independent consulting to multifamily investors and is the best-selling author of BLUF: The Bottom-Line Up Front about Passively Investing in Multi-family Properties.