Investing in Multifamily at Scale with Michael Episcope

Listen to the Episode (22:53)

Michael is co-CEO of Origin Investments, 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.

In this episode, he will talk about how they’ve grown as a company through the years, share some practical tips for investors, and discuss their primary mission in investing in real estate.

[00:01] – [02:49] Opening Segment

Let’s get to know Michael Episcope
Why investors are attracted to Origin Investments
- From 75 to 200 investors in 2 years

[02:50] – [10:02] Taking Advantage of the Jobs Act

Michael talks about how they took advantage of the Jobs Act
How Michael and his team survived the economic crash in the late 2000s
The biggest risk to real estate today according to Michael

[10:03] – [15:05] The Number One Rule in Investing

Why the market today favors ground-up development
The reason rental properties are booming today
The number one rule of investing according to Michael

[15:06] – [20:13] The Key to Retain Investors

Michael reveals the primary driver for the scaling up
He gives a sneak peek about how they grow their sponsors’ money
This is the strategy to retain investors in the long-term

[20:14] – [22:52] Final Four Segment

A useful tool or resource that you cannot live without
- Excel
Your way to make the world a better place
- Help high net-worth investors grow their wealth from real estate investing
Reach out to Michael
- See links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes

“We found that the more we focus, the better off we are in both returns, and by the way, just deal flow as well. There’s more deal flow when you do less.” – Michael Episcope

“There is a big advantage of being geographically diversified and having that global view, and that’s the decision that we’ve made so we can be flexible.” – Michael Episcope

“Our mission from day one was to help high net-worth investors, grow their wealth, generate tax-efficient passive income, and just bringing that institutional product to people like us, people who deserved a better way to invest.” – Michael Episcope

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Email michael@origininvestments.com to reach out to Michael or check out Origin Investments to learn more about their work. You can also visit their social media pages: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.