1. Chris Lento's Leap to Financial Freedom: Escaping Corporate Handcuffs for Multifamily Real Estate Mastery David McIlwaine 27:41

Ever found yourself handcuffed to a job that pays the bills but shackles your soul? That's where Chris Lento stood before he leaped into the world of multifamily real estate. Today's episode is an exhilarating ride through Chris's transformative journey from a 17-year corporate grind to the founder of EM Capital, where he's rewriting his own rules on financial freedom. Imagine exchanging the predictability of a salary for the thrills and challenges of real estate investing; Chris did just that, and he's here to tell us all about managing the risks, embracing the responsibilities, and the absolute game-changer that is third-party property management.

Hold on tight as we traverse the landscape of apartment building investments with a seasoned pro. Chris Lento doesn't shy away from the grittier truths: the competitive nature of the business, the initial inertia in Moving away from a steady paycheck, and the reality that liquidity is a luxury not often afforded in real estate. But it's not all tough terrain. We'll also uncover the gems of real estate's stable asset class, the critical importance of assembling the right team to propel you forward, and the 'who, not how' philosophy that could revolutionize how you approach your real estate ambitions. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting to entertain the idea of breaking free from your own golden handcuffs, this episode promises a wealth of insights to fuel your journey.

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David McIlwaine is a seasoned entrepreneur and successful executive with deep experience in business growth, scale and delivering results. His real estate experience is vast--spanning over 20 years. Experience, knowledge and understanding have been gained firsthand by either currently owning or having owned multifamily units, commercial retail development, asset management, single family, vacation rental properties, second homes and custom builds. He personally wore Golden Handcuffs for almost 14 years, successfully gaining sovereignty over his career and net worth along the way. He founded MAC Assets in 2019 and its portfolio currently includes property in the southeast and mountain west. At present he is a general partner in 1,000 doors.

David’s entrepreneurial experience spans a highly successful sales career in several areas including Real Estate, Marketing/Advertising, and Information Technology start ups. He has a variety of first hand experience including having held C Level positions, led teams across the US to overperformance, raised capital, executed mergers, implemented improvements in operating systems, coached diverse constituencies, created and delivered strategic growth initiatives all leading to successful outcomes. David graduated from the University of Kansas with a BS in Journalism and Advertising.