When the COVID-19 pandemic first resulted in highly restrictive lockdowns around the world, the global economy could not be shielded from its effects. Similarly, the current economic climate has been made especially volatile by significant world events such as the war in Ukraine, rising inflation, and a looming recession. All of this has also had an undeniable impact on the real estate market. Today on the show we welcome Mark Khuri, Vice President and Co-Founder of SMK Capital Management to discuss the pivots his company has made to ensure that their investments can withstand the dramatic ups and downs of the market as well as a potential recession. Tuning in you’ll learn how Mark first started his career in real estate over 17 years ago, and why he loves being involved in all facets of investing, including acquisitions, raising capital, renovating and managing properties. Mark also expands on his passion for social housing, why it’s an excellent investment, and what SMK Capital Management looks for in their deals. To learn everything you need to know about finding investors and making your business recession-proof, make sure you tune in today!
Key Points From This Episode:
- Get to know prolific real estate investor Mark Khuri.
- Learn how Mark first got into real estate investment as a side hustle.
- Mark’s company SMK Capital Management and their operating model.
- How Mark initially built relationships and acquired investors.
- Mark’s advice for aspiring capital partners.
- A reminder that it takes time to find investors and build trust.
- The importance of partnering with people who you trust, respect, and get along with.
- How SMK helps investors create real estate diversity and risk mitigation.
- The steps that SMK has taken to prepare for a possible recession.
- Examples of how SMK has pivoted over the past six years.
- How a rise in interest rates has affected the valuations of multi-family properties.
- The type of affordable housing that SMK chooses to target.
- How Mark identifies whether an investor is a good fit and ready to commit.
- The biggest challenges that SMK has faced and the opportunities that they see lying ahead.
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