Joe Rinderknecht is the founder of Upgrade Partners Capital (Fund of Funds) and Cowboy Capital (GP Sponsor), a real estate investment firm specializing in acquiring and operating value-add apartment buildings under 100 units. He focuses on deals within a four-hour drive of his home, ensuring hands-on management and strong market expertise. His latest acquisition, a 54-unit property built in 1998, has seen a $2.5 million value increase in just six months through strategic improvements and operational efficiencies.With nearly a decade of experience in commercial real estate, Joe has owned and invested in approximately 600 apartment units across Montana, Idaho, Utah, Texas, and Ohio. His background includes property management, constructions management, asset management for large portfolios, and capital raising for various deals.Joe earned his BS in Finance with a minor in Real Estate and Entrepreneurship from Utah State University in 2018. He also runs Tiny's Tribe, a 506(c) nonprofit dedicated to supporting families affected by life-changing accidents.When he's not working on real estate deals, Joe enjoys fishing, traveling, and enjoying the outdoors with his wife and three children.
Summary
In this episode, Randy Smith interviews Joe Rinderknecht, co-founder of Upgrade Partners Capital and Cowboy, discussing the current state of the multifamily real estate market, challenges faced by passive investors, and Joe's personal journey from ranching to real estate. Joe shares insights on building a multifamily portfolio, focusing on sub-100 unit investments, and strategic approaches to deal sourcing. He emphasizes the importance of construction management and personal connections in real estate transactions, while also providing educational resources for aspiring investors.
Chapters
00:00 Market Dynamics and Passive Investment Challenges
06:20 Joe Rinderknecht's Journey and Background
12:56 Real Estate Ventures and Lessons Learned
18:52 Navigating Construction Challenges and Fund Strategies
21:19 Exploring Fund Structures and Deal Flow
23:21 Market Focus and Asset Selection
26:54 Navigating Tertiary Markets and Local Resources
27:37 The Niche of Sub-100 Unit Properties
32:43 Educational Resources and Learning Opportunities
37:47 Due Diligence in Construction Management
40:48 Personal Growth and Investment Strategies
42:39 outro
RANDY SMITH
Connect with our host, Randy Smith, for more educational content or to discuss investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at www.impactequity.net, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @randysmithinvestor
Keywords
real estate, passive investing, multifamily, market trends, investment strategies, construction management, deal sourcing, education, investment portfolio, financial growth