#40 Accelerating Business Growth through People with Andrew Cushman

Moeller Real Estate & Business Podcast

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Andrew Cushman is a former chemical engineer who found his entrepreneurial calling in real estate. In 2007, Andrew left his corporate position to start a business in real estate investment, starting off flipping single family properties in Southern California. Sensing a shift in the market, in 2011 Andrew transitioned to multifamily acquisitions and has successfully syndicated and repositioned over 2,600 multifamily units. He is a frequent guest and panelist on Real Estate podcasts and educational forums. Outside of the business world, Andrew has been a certified alpine ski instructor and when not working in real estate enjoys surfing, backcountry skiing, and trying to not be outwitted by his two young children.

In this episode, Phil and Andrew discuss:

· How Andrew started in real estate and why he shifted.

· The lessons Andrew learned from investing $1,000 in the stock market in the 7th grade.

· Why Andrew shifted to multi-family.

· Andrew’s thoughts on the state of the market, both macro, real estate and multi-family specifically.

· Andrew’s investment thesis, and how he control’s the outcome.

· Where interest rates may go and how to plan for them.

· The 3 things that accelerated Andrew’s business, all being people and team related.

· The big mistake Andrew made, but the decision he made to protect his investors.

· Andrew’s fears, and why having fear is healthy.

· How Andrew’s why has changed over time.

· Andrew’s keys to success, people and discipline.

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