Investing in Time, Money, and People with Arlene Garza

Listen to the Episode (22:54)

Arlene Garza is the Principal and Co-Founder of REEP Equity. She launched her initial real estate investing business in 2012. She and her husband began with a small 24-unit property which they owned and managed. As a Principle in REEP Equity, they have sponsored a total of twelve multi-family acquisitions, taking four properties full cycle with total returns as high as 370 percent. Her portfolio currently consists of 2,621 units as a deal sponsor and passive investor in San Antonio, Atlanta, Dallas, Jacksonville, and Houston.

Arleen had her Bachelor’s in Business Administration in Finance at Texas Tech University. Before establishing the real estate business, she served in various senior-level key roles in the financial services industry, achieving the title of Senior Vice President.

[00:01] – [07:17] Opening Segment

Let’s get to know Arlene Garza
Arlene talks about her background
She also talks about the lessons she learned along the way

[07:18] – [18:39] Investing in Time, Money, and People

Navigating the capital raise for acquisition
Lending and Equity Side
Focusing and being transparent to their investors
Growth of Management Company
Hiring key people
Building the structures
Developing the correct KPI used in their team

[18:40] – [22:31] Closing Segment

Arlene’s advice to aspiring investors
Educate yourself and find a mentor.
How she stays on top of her game
Her way to make the world a better place
How to reach out to Arlene – links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

"You do have to invest time and money and we invested in our team. We invested in people to make sure that we could leverage everybody’s talent.” – Arlene Garza

“Make sure you understand what you are doing before you take on other people’s money.” – Arlene Garza

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