Investing in a Real Estate Fund with Michael Episcope, Ep. 312

Michael Episcope is the CEO of Origin Investments with over 5,000 units and $2 billion in assets. He co-chairs the Investment Committee and oversees investor relations, marketing, and company operations. 

Michael brings 25 years of investment and risk management experience to the company and believes that calculated risk-taking in inefficient markets is the key to building wealth.

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[00:01 – 05:04] Opening Segment 

• Michael shares more about his business and his journey.
• Various types of funds and their benefits in Michael’s business
• Market goals, being able to pick and choose the best investment.

[05:04 – 12:18] The Strategy on the Different Funds

• Who is our customer?
• Michael’s suite of products for the different customers.
• What is Preferred Equity?
• How is ground up development beneficial?
• Buy and compete or build?
• Why are the building costs and existing properties more valuable?

[12:18 – 23:21] The Process of Creating Funds

• The main differentiators in a fund.
• A better way of investing.
• Why you should measure the cash track
• How investors with Capital Gains can defer the taxes.
• Funds vs Syndication
• The downside of investing in a fund

[23:21 – 28:55] The Bull’s Eye round

• Apparent Failure: Investing mistakes
• Digital Resource: Birdeye
• Most Recommended Book: Swim with the Sharks without Being Eaten Alive
• Best Place to Grab a Bite in Chicago: Twin Anchors

Tweetable Quotes:

“Funds are a better way of investing for the investor.” – Michael Episcope.

“We have to be very disciplined for any deal that goes into the fund because that can take the entire performance, so there is an alignment of interest” – Michael Episcope

You can connect with Michael LinkedIn, Twitter, or check out his website at https://origininvestments.com

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