Investing In The U.s. - An Aussie's Guide To U.s. Real Estate

EPISODE 387: Do you know what separates great investors from mediocre investors?The ability to identify good investment opportunities. One investor who definitely has this ability is today's guest, Michael Voulgarakis. Michael is the COO of Southgate Real Estate Ventures and has nearly two decades of experience in asset management, underwriting, operations, valuation, and due diligence of multifamily, retail, mixed-use, and office spaces. Michael recognized the potential of fast-growing tech hubs in the US, such as Seattle, where prices were much lower than in Silicon Valley, and the growth potential was enormous. Through strategic partnerships and data-driven decisions, he managed to capitalize on this realization, and today, he’s here to tell us all about it! Tune in. Key Takeaways: 00:00:00 Intro00:01:18 How Michael made his first dollar as a kid00:01:45 Michael's beginnings in real estate00:03:59 Recognizing the potential of tech hubs 00:08:20 Data-driven investing00:10:12 Identifying value-add pr