In this episode, Vince sits down with Stan Sugarman, co-founder of PadSplit and a veteran real estate investor who has acquired, repositioned, and scaled multifamily assets across multiple markets.

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Stan shares the unfiltered story behind building and exiting large multifamily portfolios, including turning a $2.5M investment into $11M, navigating extreme property challenges (including discovering two bodies during ownership), and why operational discipline matters more than hype.

In this episode, we break down

• How PadSplit disrupted affordable housing through co-living
• Lessons from scaling multifamily assets the right way
• Risk management in distressed properties
• The realities of capital stacks and investor expectations
• Why long-term wealth is built through operational excellence

If you're serious about multifamily, alternative housing models, or building real equity through real estate, this episode delivers hard-earned lessons you won’t hear elsewhere.


Time stamps

00:00 – Introduction
03:15 – Stan’s background and entry into real estate
09:40 – The first major multifamily acquisitions
16:30 – Discovering two bodies during ownership
23:50 – The $2.5M to $11M deal breakdown
31:20 – The origin story of PadSplit
40:10 – Scaling affordable housing through co-living
48:35 – Investor relations and capital structure lessons
56:20 – Advice for operators scaling multifamily

Guest Bio
Stan Sugarman is a seasoned multifamily investor and co-founder of PadSplit, a platform focused on creating affordable housing through shared living models. Over his career, he has acquired and operated large multifamily assets, structured complex capital stacks, and successfully exited high-value deals. Stan combines institutional-level discipline with entrepreneurial execution, focusing on operational efficiency and scalable housing solutions.

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Website: https://stryantinvestments.com/
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-sugarman-452a808

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In this episode, Vince sits down with Andy Tan to break down the mid-term rental strategy that’s generating $8,500 per month from a single property.

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Andy shares how he discovered the mid-term rental niche, why it’s different from short-term and long-term rentals, and how he strategically furnishes and positions properties to attract traveling professionals, insurance clients, and corporate tenants.

In this episode, they dive into:

• Why mid-term rentals are less competitive than Airbnb
• How to identify high-demand markets
• Furnishing and setup strategies that maximize returns
• The numbers behind generating $8,500/month from one home
• Operational systems that keep it semi-passive

If you’re looking for higher cash flow without the volatility of short-term rentals, this episode breaks down a strategy that most investors are still overlooking.

Time stamps

00:00 – Introduction
03:12 – How Andy discovered mid-term rentals
08:45 – Why mid-term beats short-term in certain markets
15:30 – Breaking down the $8,500/month deal
24:10 – Furnishing and positioning strategy
32:20 – Tenant types and demand drivers
41:05 – Scaling the model
49:40 – Final advice for investors

Guest Bio

Andy Tan is a real estate investor specializing in mid-term rental properties designed for traveling professionals and corporate clients. He focuses on acquiring and optimizing properties to generate above-market cash flow while maintaining operational efficiency. Through strategic market selection and systems-driven management, Andy has built a portfolio centered around consistent, high-performing rental income.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-tan-643b4b100?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app

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In this episode, Vince sits down with Andrew Freed, a former medical device sales rep who transitioned into full-time real estate investing and scaled from a single $650K property to over 550 units and $80M in assets under management.

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Andrew shares the exact pivot point that changed his trajectory, how he leveraged partnerships to scale faster, and the systems he put in place to move from small multifamily into large apartment communities.

If you’re looking to break into multifamily, scale beyond your first few deals, or build long-term wealth through strategic acquisitions, this episode is packed with tactical insights and real numbers.

In this conversation, you’ll learn

• How he bought his first 35-unit property
• The mindset shift required to leave a high-paying W2 job
• The strategy behind scaling to 550+ units
• How he structures partnerships and raises capital
• Lessons learned from managing large assets
• The operational systems required to manage $80M+ in real estate
• Mistakes he made early on and what he’d do differently
• Why focusing on relationships accelerated his growth


Andrew walks through real deal examples and explains how consistent action, underwriting discipline, and strategic networking helped him build a substantial portfolio in a relatively short period of time.

Time stamps

00:00 – Introduction
03:15 – Andrew’s background and leaving medical device sales
08:40 – Buying the first 35-unit property
15:20 – Structuring partnerships and raising capital
24:10 – Scaling beyond small multifamily
33:45 – Lessons from managing large apartment communities
42:30 – Biggest mistakes and key pivots
50:10 – Advice for investors looking to scale

Guest Bio
Andrew Freed is a multifamily real estate investor and operator with over 550 units and approximately $80M in assets under management. After starting his career in medical device sales, Andrew transitioned into full-time real estate investing, focusing on acquiring and optimizing apartment communities. He specializes in value-add multifamily, strategic partnerships, and scalable systems for long-term wealth creation.

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Website: https://freedommanagement.net/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/afreed2

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