Nov. 18, 2019

MB 188: STOP Saving Your Money & START Investing in Multifamily – With Grant Cardone

MB 188: STOP Saving Your Money & START Investing in Multifamily – With Grant Cardone

Do you have your money right? Or are you handing it over to Wall Street and hoping for the best? What if I told you that the secret to true wealth is to STOP saving your money and START using it to invest in real assets—like multifamily real estate!...

Do you have your money right? Or are you handing it over to Wall Street and hoping for the best? What if I told you that the secret to true wealth is to STOP saving your money and START using it to invest in real assets—like multifamily real estate!

Grant Cardone is the CEO of Cardone Capital, a multifamily real estate investment firm with more than $1.36B in assets under management. He is also an international speaker and bestselling author, well-known for creating the 10X Movement and 10X Growth Conference. Grant was named the #1 marketer to watch by Forbes, and he is a widely respected entrepreneur who owns and operates seven privately held companies.

On this episode, Grant joins me to share what he’s investing in now, discussing what kind of returns he expects on multifamily deals. He walks us through a day in the life of Grant Cardone, sharing his secret to work-life balance, his definition of true wealth, and his thoughts on the importance of spirituality. Listen in to understand what is driving Grant to build a legacy and learn how his Reg A fund serves non-accredited investors.

Key Takeaways

What Grant’s investing in right now

  • $473M portfolio in 5 properties, 2K+ units
  • Well-located and institutional quality
  • Deals with competition (list of buyers)

Why Grant avoids value-add multifamily deals

  • Lack of salary growth in America
  • ‘Value-add story will hit limits’

The returns Grant expects from multifamily investments

  • 5 to 6% cashflow, 15% IRR
  • $40M down becomes $135M in 30 years

Why Grant started a Reg A fund with $5K minimums

  • Moral issue to support ‘little guy’
  • Not true that < sophisticated, more trouble

A day in the life of Grant Cardone

  • Time for gym, self-improvement
  • Shut down work at 6pm for dinner

Grant’s secret to work-life balance

  • Don’t invest in anything with potential to lose
  • No worry more important than high returns

How Grant’s approach to money has changed

  • Used to scrounge, act like miser
  • Now use money to make life easy

What drives Grant to keep growing

  • Legacy for family, change community
  • Produce something of value = live forever

Grant’s insight on taking it to the next level

  • From $90M deal to $900M
  • Good friends will challenge

Grant’s definition of wealth

  • Money, time, love, health and purpose
  • Continuous learning = expansive

The role of spirituality in Grant’s life

  • Spirit comes before and after body
  • Best ideas come from beyond mind

Grant’s advice for ABI listeners

  • Get your money right (use, don’t save)
  • Invest in real estate with someone you trust

Connect with Grant Cardone

Grant’s Website

Cardone Capital

Resources

Cardone University

10X Growth Conference

Grant on Lewis Howes’ Podcast in 2017

The 10X Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure by Grant Cardone

The Millionaire Booklet: How to Get Super Rich by Grant Cardone

Robert Kiyosaki on Apartment Building Investing EP160

The Real Estate Guys

What’s the Best Investment: The Stock Market or Real Estate?

Nighthawk Equity

Podcast Show Notes

Review the Podcast on iTunes

Michael’s Website

Michael on Facebook

Michael on Instagram

Michael on YouTube

Apartment Investor Network Facebook Group

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