Welcome back to Don’t Retire… Graduate! In today’s episode, we’re diving into the world of real estate investing, with a special focus on multifamily properties. Joining us is Veena Jetti, founding partner of VIVE Funds, a commercial real estate firm known for curating conservative investment opportunities. Veena's expertise in driving corporate strategy and leveraging cutting-edge technologies makes her a leading voice in this complex field.
Throughout our conversation, Veena and I explore the intricacies and challenges of real estate investing, particularly for financial advisors who often lack specific expertise in this area. We explore the dichotomy between professional investors and do-it-yourself enthusiasts, highlighting the expertise required to navigate real estate successfully. Veena shares her journey from working in corporate real estate to managing a billion-dollar multifamily portfolio and offers insights into the risks and rewards of the industry.
One of the key insights from our discussion is Veena's perspective on whether real estate always appreciates in value. Despite market fluctuations, she argues that real estate trends upward over long periods, emphasizing the importance of understanding market cycles and being prepared for downturns. We also touch on ethical concerns, with Veena expressing the significance of being a responsible investor while discussing the potential impact of large corporations owning substantial property segments.
5 Key Takeaways:
- Real Estate as a Long-Term Investment: Veena asserts that while the real estate market experiences cycles, it generally appreciates over long periods. Successful investors must have the patience and resources to weather downturns.
- The Role of Expertise: Investing in real estate, particularly multifamily properties, requires significant expertise and active management. Veena emphasizes that it's a full-time endeavor, not a side hobby.
- Ethical Real Estate Investing: Veena highlights the importance of ethical practices in real estate, pointing out the responsibilities of investors to prioritize community revitalization and provide quality housing.
- Opportunities for Passive Investors: While active investment in real estate is complex, there are opportunities for those seeking passive income through firms like VIVE Funds, requiring accreditation and significant initial investment.
- Impact of Large Corporations: The growing trend of large private equity firms owning multiple single-family homes poses a challenge for individual homebuyers, potentially reshaping the housing market landscape.
Join us as we uncover the nuances of real estate investing with Veena Jetti. Subscribe, rate, and share this episode as we empower you to achieve a purposeful and prosperous retirement!
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About Veena Jetti
Veena Jetti (VEE-nuh JEH-tee) is the founding partner of Vive (rhymes with “five”) Funds, a unique commercial real estate firm that specializes in curating conservative opportunities for investors. Veena brings a dynamic perspective to targeting, acquiring, managing, and operating assets using best practices combined with cutting edge technologies. Veena also leads a Facebook Community called Mastering Multifamily with Veena Jetti. Veena is also the founder of MultiFi, a community of like minded investors. After graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a degree in Finance at 20 years old, she pursued her passion for real estate. Veena has over a decade of real estate experience and over $1BN+ in multifamily transactions in her own portfolio. Veena is also a passionate philanthropist. In 2017, she was one of only three women to receive the Politico Woman of the Year award for the significant amount of time and focus she spent on aiding in a grassroots...