Episode 22
Keith Wasserman has “never had a job.” Co-Founder of Gelt Ventures and Kyle Matthews’ longtime friend, Keith is a real estate powerhouse whose tenacity evolved from selling 200,000 assets on eBay in college to acquiring $3 billion worth of multifamily and self-storage properties. After Keith bought his first property in 2009, he met his wife—equally tenacious and an avid cold caller—and the two started what’s now a multi-billion dollar commercial real estate venture in the western United States. Keith discusses investing strategies, building business relationships early on at USC, managing a career with his wife, and overcoming challenges in raising capital.
Show Notes
00:00 – Introduction
00:30 – Building a Real Estate Empire
04:32 – From First Fourplex to Multifamily Mogul
05:42 – Navigating the Market: Strategies and Insights
15:25 – Expanding Gelt's Portfolio
28:13 – The Evolution of Gelt's Operations
37:20 – From Single-Family Homes to Apartment Communities
38:38 – The Art of Balancing Work and Personal Life
39:12 – Finding Joy and Fulfillment in Work
42:12 – Navigating Challenges and Partnerships in Real Estate
44:21 – The Evolution of a Real Estate Career
46:19 – Starting a Fund
01:02:04 – The Power of Building Relationships
01:09:51 – Reflecting on Success and Reputation
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