Saying NO to 600+ real estate deals. Insider strategies from a top private equity firm with Marika Dzhindzhikashvili, CEO of Astor Capital

We all want to make more money,

Faster,

Easier.

But being 'deal hungry' in real estate can seriously cost you.

The thing is, whether you invest alone, or with a team, you better make sure things are done right (which takes time).

I sat down with Marika Dzhindzhikhashvili , CEO of Astor Realty Capital . Her team has a collective 65 years of real estate experience. They specialize in new build and value-add projects across major US markets. 

Marika shares how investors benefit from working with an institutional-grade private equity firm.

(hint, passive profit + $ protection)

Listen to the full episode here

We go over:

→ what ‘institutional-grade’ due diligence means (and why that matters to investors)

→ key things Astor looks out for in a ‘good deal’

→ why they also invest in the deals they source

→ plus, how investors (like you) benefit from all the work the team does.

Astor receives 600+ deals, but they bring only 4-5 to investors in a year.

So, what does institutional-grade due diligence look like?

(8 key things that get done to protect your money ↓)

Conduct thorough market analysis: Evaluate broader economic factors such as employment rates, inflation, interest rates, and growth. Identify areas with high growth potential and strong demand for rentals and property appreciation.

Select the right property: Assess physical condition, location, zoning regulations, transportation access, and proximity to amenities. Evaluate performance indicators including occupancy, rental income, and operating expenses.

Perform financial modelling: Forecast property cash flow, income, and returns. Analyze sensitivity to factors like interest rate changes and rental rate fluctuations.

Undertake underwriting: Make conservative predictions about rent, vacancies, expenses, loan terms, and selling plans. Use research to mitigate risks.

Identify and assess risks: Evaluate market changes and property-specific issues. Take steps to minimize risks such as diversification and obtaining insurance.

Conduct due diligence: Perform detailed property checks including inspections and legal reviews to ensure compliance and uncover any hidden problems.

Review by investment committee: Present the investment plan to key decision-makers to ensure alignment with goals and risk tolerance.

Acquire and manage the property: Finalize the deal and oversee improvements while providing extensive reporting to keep investors informed.

At the end of the day,

Protecting investor’s capital is crucial.

If you don’t take care of people’s money,

They won’t trust you. 

And in today’s age, (hello internet)

Your reputation can get shot real quick.

Listen to the full episode here. 

Pura Vida,

Sarah

P.S. Do you know someone who could use some help diversifying out of the stock market into real estate? Feel free to forward this newsletter to them so they can learn more about what we do - or send them my contact info - I'd be happy to connect with them.