I Started With $500, Now I Own Half of Compton (Here’s How)

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts221/v4/36/5a/5c/365a5c6d-596f-6a43-e73f-839b55e7588c/mza_15768291158482331985.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

No Vacancy with Taylor Avakian

Taylor Avakian | Los Angeles Multifamily Broker

46 episodes

1 day ago

Multifamily Commercial Real Estate in Los Angeles has never been more complex—or more full of opportunity. Hosted by Taylor Avakian, one of LA's most top commercial real estate brokers, No Vacancy is the top podcast for Southern California apartment owners, investors, and industry professionals looking to gain valuable insights on navigating LA’s competitive multifamily market. Each episode dives deep into strategies for overcoming regulatory challenges, tracking market trends, and building long-term wealth. Taylor interviews LA's top multifamily owners, investors, and visionaries providing listeners with actionable tips for success in Los Angeles commercial real estate. Whether you're managing apartment properties, growing your portfolio, or staying ahead in LA’s real estate game, No Vacancy with Taylor Avakian offers the expert advice and insider knowledge you need. Subscribe today for the latest on multifamily real estate trends, wealth-building strategies, and interviews with industry leaders—brought to you by The Group CRE.

Investing

Business

RSS

All content for No Vacancy with Taylor Avakian is the property of Taylor Avakian | Los Angeles Multifamily Broker and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

Investing

Business

https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/42557105/ce4e6806c90ac62f.jpg

I Started With $500, Now I Own Half of Compton (Here’s How)

No Vacancy with Taylor Avakian

1 hour 23 minutes 24 seconds

2 months ago

I Started With $500, Now I Own Half of Compton (Here’s How)

What does it take to grow from flipping cars in college to owning over 5,000 apartments and 2 million square feet of retail?

In this episode of No Vacancy, Taylor Avakian interviews Fred Leeds, a legendary real estate investor and operator. Fred shares his one-of-a-kind journey — from his first duplex purchase to cold-calling strategies, creative financing, and transformative inner-city projects. Along the way, he reveals the mindset and work ethic that turned opportunities into generational wealth.

You’ll learn:

- How Fred leveraged cold-calling to find and close deals

- Why inner-city Los Angeles became a cornerstone of his portfolio

- Stories of creative negotiations and community partnerships

- Lessons on resilience, risk-taking, and thinking outside the box

- The mindset shifts that turn hard work into long-term success

Whether you’re an investor, operator, or someone chasing their first deal, Fred’s story delivers timeless strategies and inspiration.

CONNECT WITH ME:

EMAIL: taylor@thegroupcre.com

WEBSITE: www.thegroupcre.com

Subscribe and Stay Ahead! Stay informed and empowered in the multifamily real estate market. Subscribe to the channel for exclusive insights, rental updates, and expert analyses on the Los Angeles market.

🔔 Don’t miss out on the latest trends and tips to maximize your property's potential: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaylorAvakian

📈 Connect with me:

Website: https://www.thegroupcre.com/

Email: taylor@thegroupcre.com

X: https://x.com/TAYVAY_

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

#NoVacancyPodcast #FredLeeds #RealEstateInvesting #ColdCalling #PropertyManagement #RetailRealEstate #TaylorAvakian #ApartmentInvestor #CRE #RealEstatePodcast