In this episode with Sam Morris, we’ll focus on his journey of transitioning from corporate banking to real estate investing, building his credibility and presenting his deals to lenders and investors, and the benefits of investing in the Texas market! Tune in as we unpack more valuable topics from this conversation!

Key Points & Relevant Topics

• Sam’s background in corporate banking and real estate 
• Knowing what lenders and investors want in a deal as an operator
• Why it’s important for deal operators to consistently communicate with lenders
• What made Sam decide to leave the corporate banking industry for real estate investing
• Insights in the Texas housing market and its advantages
• Controlling taxes and insurance in an investment property
• How to thrive and stay competitive in a saturated real estate market
• Self-storage vs. multifamily in today’s market
• The power of continuous learning in real estate investing

Resources & Links
Apartment Syndication Due Diligence Checklist for Passive Investor

About Sam Morris

Sam is the CEO of Sunset Capital. He has over twenty years of experience in various aspects of real estate and has led acquisition and disposition teams on over $550MM in multifamily transactions. Having asset managed for over $650MM in real estate assets he has experience in all aspects of the life cycle of a property. As a former corporate banker for 18 years, he was involved in over $1B of financing in real estate transactions. 

Sam graduated from Northwood University with a BA in Banking & Finance and Business Management. He has been married for over 20 years and has four children. He sits on the board of directors at Texas Traditions Bank and is an active member at various community organizations. 

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