He Built an 11,000 Unit Empire... Here's His Next Move | Ep. 1,318

Ivan Barratt is a 25-year real estate veteran and the Founder and CEO of The BAM Companies, specializing in multifamily investments across the Midwest. Since 2015, he has raised over $500 million in equity, acquired more than 10,000 units, and completed over $1.85 billion in transactions. Under his leadership, BAM has become an eight-time Inc. 5000 recognized private equity and property management firm. Today, Ivan focuses on acquisitions, equity finance, and company strategy while living in Carmel, Indiana, with his wife and three children.

 

Here's some of the topics we covered:

• Ivan Barratt's journey from struggling real estate entrepreneur to building BAM Capital and acquiring nearly 11,000 apartment units

• The current multifamily market correction, rising interest rates, maturing debt, and opportunities created by distressed sellers

• How AI is transforming real estate operations, improving productivity, and changing workforce needs

• BAM Capital's market strategy, portfolio management, team structure, and investor relations

• Navigating rising operating expenses, declining rents, property taxes, and protecting investor capital during the downturn

• Finding discounted multifamily acquisitions, launching a preferred equity credit fund, and expanding into ground-up development

• Exploring senior housing and industrial real estate, balancing business growth with family life, and maintaining personal health

 

To find out more about partnering or investing in a multifamily deal: Text Partner to 72345 or email [email protected] 

 

For more about Rod and his real estate investing journey go to www.rodkhleif.com

 

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