From zero to $100M in AUM in 3 years with Amy Sylvis

2/19/2023

The Cashflow Project

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Tune in to the Cash Flow Project Podcast and get ready to take some notes! Join Vince as he chats with real estate investment expert Amy Sylvis, founder and principal of Sylvis Capital. With a $96 million portfolio of assets under management, including 750 apartment units and 55+ developments, Amy knows a thing or two about investing in real estate. In this episode, she shares her journey as a passive investor and offers tips on diversifying your portfolio to maximize returns. Find out how Amy and her team are staying active in the market, mitigating risk, and taking advantage of the on-shoring trend. Plus, she shares her superpower and offers advice for working professionals seeking financial freedom. Take advantage of this insightful conversation!

From zero to $100M in AUM in 3 years with Amy Sylvis

Amy Sylvis, the founder and principal of Silvis Capital, and her $96 million portfolio of commercial real estate properties in the southeast and Midwest of the United States. Amy shares her experience as a passive investor, the challenges of investing in real estate, and the importance of having a strong "why" to succeed as an entrepreneur. This episode also touches on investing in out-of-state properties and the importance of diversifying a portfolio to increase returns. Amy Capital's recent acquisitions of industrial flex space and a 55 and up community are also discussed, highlighting their strategy of diversifying their portfolio and mitigating risks.

About Amy Sylvis:

Amy Sylvis worked for 13 years in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, but after reading "Rich Dad Poor Dad," she shifted her career to invest in multi-family real estate. She founded and is the principal of Silvis Capital, which provides affordable housing for working-class families and invests in apartment properties in various states. Amy aims to achieve the five freedoms through her investments, including financial and time freedom. She believes in providing safe and secure housing for residents and giving back to charities that help children in need. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and enjoys college football, traveling, and volunteering.

Outline of the episode:

1:39 The Fastest Growth in Real Estate Investing

4:37 Choosing the Right Market and Treating Tenants Well

8:49 From LP to GP: Making the Jump and Lessons Learned

12:24 Diversification and Conservative Underwriting in Real Estate Investing

16:23 A Look at a 55+ Community and a Triple Net Lease Investment

19:25 Avoiding Mistakes and Growing in Commercial Real Estate Investment

22:33 An Entrepreneur's Journey to Financial Freedom and Giving Back.

26:32 Overcoming Personal Challenges to Achieve Financial Freedom

Resources:

Website: http://www.sylviscapital.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amysylvis/