What drives people from leaving Corporate America for real estate investing? Today, Drew Kniffin shares why he decided to get out of the structured nature of the corporate world, how he started investing in real estate and eventually created a strong partnership that supports his vision and goals in the multifamily syndication space. 

Key Points & Relevant Topics

• Drew’s realizations on the corporate world that led him to invest in real estate
• Advantages of having a partnership in real estate investing
• What it’s like having your spouse as an investment partner
• The significance of being intentional and setting your goals when looking for a business partner
• Why consistency is important in multifamily investing

Resources & Links
Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor

About Drew Kniffin

Drew Kniffin has a corporate finance and real estate investing career that spans two decades.  After finishing graduate school (JD/MBA), Drew was an investment banker providing valuation analysis and preparing small companies for refinance or sale events.  

From there Andrew worked at a Fortune 500 company, where he negotiated and implemented Joint Ventures in Asia, Central America, and South America.  Drew began his real estate career in 2008, focusing on acquiring cash-flowing properties that maintain value throughout the economic cycle.  

Drew is currently a Partner at Nighthawk Equity.  In that role, Drew oversees all aspects of investments such as deal prospecting, due diligence, money raising, investor communications, and strategic oversight of the investments from beginning to end. Nighthawk currently oversees $75 million of investor capital and controls in excess of $280 million in assets.   

In addition to being an investor, Drew has been featured on multiple podcasts and also mentors aspiring multifamily real estate investors. Drew lives in Seattle, WA with his wife and four tax credits. 

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