In this episode, Michael sits down with Jay Bourgana, a turnaround expert and business builder who went from immigrant roots to overseeing $350M in real estate sales—and now focuses on acquiring and scaling profitable private businesses. Jay breaks down how buying established companies can accelerate wealth creation, how to structure acquisitions without becoming the day-to-day CEO, and why this strategy pairs naturally with syndication and real estate investing. If you’re curious about business acquisitions as a scalable, high-cash-flow complement to multifamily, this episode is for you.

• Buying established businesses can outperform real estate on cash flow, with acquisitions often priced at 2–4x EBITDA and significant upside on exit.
• This strategy is not passive — business acquisitions are best suited for operators with experience, systems thinking, and the ability to build teams.
• The goal isn’t to run the business forever: acquire, stabilize, install leadership, and step back from day-to-day operations.
• Three systems drive every successful business: customer acquisition & retention, talent acquisition & retention, and financial visibility.
• Debt can dramatically amplify returns when paired with strong cash flow, including SBA loans and seller financing.
• Recurring-revenue businesses are ideal, especially those with an install + maintenance model that creates predictable long-term income.

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In this episode, Michael Blank sits down with Brad Johnson, a 20-year real estate investor who has managed over $3B in assets and successfully transitioned from mobile home park operator to full-time asset allocator. Brad shares how he built his career one deal at a time, the moment he walked away from investment banking, and how he engineered a lifestyle that aligns with his values. This episode is packed with practical wisdom on career transitions, downside-risk investing, and creating long-term financial freedom.

• The power of compounding — Brad’s investing mindset started early, recognizing the value of long-term ownership.
• Career clarity matters — He repeatedly redesigned his professional path when he realized certain roles didn’t fit the life he wanted.
• Real estate as stability — Mobile home parks gave him consistent, low-risk, scalable returns and helped him transition out of burnout.
• Know your strengths — Brad realized he’s an investor, not an operator, and pivoted from managing teams to allocating capital.
• Diversification through operators — Today he partners with 15+ sponsors and private equity firms to spread risk and scale intelligently.
• Lead with passion, not just money — Brad highlights the importance of pursuing what energizes you and letting wealth compound over time.

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In this special mentor roundtable, Michael is joined by long-time advisors Brad Tacia and Jonathan Nichols to break down what’s happening in multifamily right now. They share the latest trends in deal flow, investor sentiment, capital raising, and student success—plus the strategies that are working best in today’s market. If you want a clear picture of the current landscape and how new investors are getting deals done, this episode is for you.

• Deal flow is improving as interest rates stabilize and lenders stop granting extensions, pushing more assets to market.
• Investor sentiment is stronger than last year, and capital raising is easier with more certainty in the economy.
• Consistency wins — analyzing deals, making offers, and staying resilient through near misses is the path to success.
• Partnerships matter — deal finders and capital raisers together accelerate momentum and unlock bigger opportunities.
• Sample deal packages allow students to raise capital before they have a deal under contract, solving the “chicken-and-egg” problem.
• You don’t need years of experience to get broker attention — consistency, communication, and a clear playbook build instant credibility.

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