The Mentee Podcast

Author: Wyatt Graves

Each week on this show, you'll get to learn from world class Mentors who are sharing behind the scene strategies which will help you level up your life and business. Jim Rohn said, "You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with." If you're interested in upgrading your 5, and living "The Good Life" then this podcast is for you!
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What It Takes to Build a 1,400-Door Multifamily Portfolio | Gary Lipsky | E327
Monday, 2 June, 2025

Today’s conversation is with Gary Lipsky, a SoCal-based real estate investor, author, and operator who’s built a multifamily portfolio of over 1,400 units in the southwest.I invited Gary on the show because I’m in a season of growing my own portfolio, and I wanted to hear firsthand how someone with Gary’s track record is thinking about team building, underwriting, and making smart decisions in today’s market.We talk about everything from navigating shifting economic conditions to what it really takes to lead a high-performing real estate business with clarity and intention.If you're building in the real estate space—or looking to learn from someone who’s in the trenches, scaling with integrity—this episode is full of the kind of insight I’m trying to apply in my own journey.Let’s dive in!0:00 Intro5:08 Gary's multifamily portfolio and acquisition strategy13:48 Team structure and roles18:49 Scaling the team from first deal onwards21:14 Investor profile and education process36:53 Importance of investing in your team39:09 Navigating new hiresResources Mentioned:📚 Invest Smart: Spotting Red Flags in Real Estate Syndications by Gary Lipsky🌐 Invest Smart SummitConnect with Wyatt:🌐 https://wyattgraves.com/