Feras Moussa joins the podcast to talk about how he went from his first four-plex on Westheimer to co-founding Disrupt Equity, managing thousands of units.

He credits the company's commitment to education, strong operations, and building high-performing teams for their success. Alongside real estate, he now helps investors diversify into small business acquisitions, always focusing on people and community.

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Key Takeaways

1. Multifamily real estate investment requires not just finding deals and capital but successfully managing and operating properties, with execution being the main differentiator according to Feras Moussa.

2. Educating investors and being transparent builds trust and leads to better decisions, as demonstrated by Feras Moussa and his team’s focus on sharing knowledge and data.

3. Navigating the multifamily market’s challenges, like rising costs and shifting interest rates, takes active management, clear communication, and adaptability to change.

4. Diversifying beyond real estate through business acquisitions offers new opportunities, with Feras Moussa’s Equity Launchpad showing how education and creative deal-making help navigate this less structured space.

5. Building strong teams and networks allows entrepreneurs to scale and succeed across ventures, with partnerships and relationships being crucial to long-term growth.

Timestamped Overview

00:00 Apartment Size and Townhome Trends

03:30 "Vision Excites, Execution Challenges"

09:31 Organizing a Consistent Meetup Framework

10:18 "Fair Deal Access for Investors"

13:24 "Balancing Risk in Property Deals"

17:26 "Net Operating Income Explained"

21:16 Diversifying Investments: Real Estate vs. Business

23:26 Educating Sellers on Business Exits

27:43 "Investor-Focused Cash Flow Strategy"

29:28 "Entrepreneur's Dilemma: Leadership Shift"

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