In this episode, Hersh Rai presents a remarkable story of how he diversified his investments and explored various real estate opportunities while being an active Navy officer. Throughout this interview, you’ll learn the art of cultivating connections in expanding your portfolio, transitioning from one asset class to another, and making a partnership work in a complex investing world. 

Key Points & Relevant Topics

• What attracted Hersh to invest in real estate while serving in the Navy?
• The importance of communication in owning a multi-unit rental property
• How Hersh diversified his portfolio using VA loans
• What it’s like investing in an asset class for the first time without experience
• The power of real estate in understanding the financial world and building relationships

Resources & Links

• Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor
• BiggerPockets

About Hersh Rai

Hersh Rai is a Principal at RaiVu. As a Principal, he oversees all business processes and handling of the firm with a focus on acquisitions and investor relations. As an active investor, he heavily invests in commercial multifamily assets, manufactured housing communities, and short-term rentals across the Midwest and Southeast. With any investment, he hopes to improve the quality of life for his residents, provide favorable returns for his investors, and continue to work alongside experienced professionals who share similar visions.

Beyond real estate investing, Hersh is an active-duty naval officer who specializes in meteorology and oceanography. Currently, he is serving at the Joint Typhoon Warning Center based out of Pearl Harbor, HI. When he is not forecasting the weather or investing in real estate, you can find him free diving in the Pacific, hiking along a ridgeline, reading a business-related book, or beating his partner Nick in racquetball.  

Hersh holds a dual B.S. in Computer Science and Information Technology from the United States Naval Academy. In addition, he holds a M.S. in Computer and Information Technology from Purdue University. Currently, RaiVu operates across 3 states with over 130 units in excess of $5MM.  

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