How can foreign investors navigate the complexities of investing in U.S. multifamily syndications and capitalize on the opportunities available in the current market?

In this insightful episode, Vinicius Ramos shares his unique experience as a foreign investor in U.S. multifamily syndications. Vinicius, originally from Brazil, transitioned from a successful corporate career to co-founding Texas Valley Group, which helps international investors access multifamily investment opportunities in Texas. He discusses the challenges and strategies for investing as a foreign investor, the importance of surrounding yourself with knowledgeable people, and the lessons he has learned throughout his journey in the ever-changing real estate market.

Vinicius is a managing partner with Texas Valley Group Co-sponsored xa600+ units across San Antonio, McAllen, and Houston since 2021. He has focused his experience on scaling operations using digital transformation and go-to-market distribution strategies and has managed operations of US$45M+ year revenue. Graduated in Business Administration and with 16 years of experience in several industries, he has held positions in Brazil, Mexico, and the USA as Country Manager, New Business, and Managing director for large corporations.

[00:00:00] – [00:04:00] Chapter 1: From Brazil to Texas: Vinicius’s Journey in Real Estate Investing

– Vinicius’s background in consulting and international corporate career

– Falling in love with Texas and its business opportunities

– Discovering the potential of apartment investing

[00:04:00] – [00:09:00] Chapter 2: Diving into Multifamily Syndications: Financing and Growth

– The attraction of apartment investing as a low-risk asset class

– Navigating financing options as a first-time investor

– Growing from a 52-unit apartment to over 800 units under management

[00:09:00] – [00:12:00] Chapter 3: Navigating the Current Market: Opportunities and Strategies

– Adapting to the high inflation and high interest rate environment

– Finding opportunities through assumable loans and distressed assets

– Underwriting conservatively and being selective with tenant screening

[00:12:00] – [00:15:00] Chapter 4: Investing as a Foreign Investor: Challenges and Guidance

– Differences between investing as a U.S. person and a foreign investor

– Fiscal implications and strategies to protect investments

– Providing guidance and support for foreign investors

[00:15:00] – [00:20:00] Chapter 5: Lessons Learned and Advice for Aspiring Investors

– Surrounding yourself with knowledgeable people and networking

– Minimizing risk exposure by co-investing and learning from others

– Prioritizing investor relationships and putting their interests first

Quotes:

“I believe it is a time of opportunity. You have to be conservative on next steps because it will get worse before it gets better.” – Vinicius Ramos

“If you want to do something, you have to get in the water. You have to really surround yourself with the knowledge and the people that are living and breathing what you’re trying to do.” – Vinicius Ramos

Connect with Vinicius:

Website: www.texasvalleygroup.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinicius-ranucci-ramos-5017aabb/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texasvalleygroup/

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Suja Shyam is a real estate investor, underwriter, Short-Term rental operator, and Fund Manager. Since founding Luxe, her primary focus has always been helping others achieve their financial & life goals.

Suja’s desire to help people started at a young age and continued through the years as she graduated from Northwestern University, and the Carnegie Mellon Tepper School of Business.

After using her student loans to flip her first house during her MBA, she spent 4 years underwriting multifamily acquisitions for institutional buyers.

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By way of bootstrapping her Short-Term Rental Business, and getting her hands dirty, Suja replaced her corporate income at the age of 33.

As a Managing Partner of Luxe Capital, Suja is responsible for acquisitions, fund management, and investor relations.

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