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Winning Through Challenges with Mike Desrosiers | Apartment Syndication Made Easy Podcast
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On this episode of the Apartment Syndication Made Easy Podcast, Vinney sits down with Mike Desrosiers, a seasoned operator managing over $100M in multifamily assets across the U.S. Mike's journey is filled with real-world lessons that every syndicator—new or experienced—needs to hear. From fires to hurricanes to market shifts, Mike shares how resilience, quick action, and a positive mindset have allowed him to keep scaling.
Mike and Vinney get into the true behind-the-scenes of running syndications, managing partners, and protecting investors. They break down real events that shaped Mike's approach, including:
👉🏻 Using disasters to add value through insurance, upgrades, and better systems
👉🏻 Managing 16+ deals with different partners, tenants, and strategies
👉🏻 How AI is transforming leasing, communication, and maintenance
👉🏻 Why tenant satisfaction directly drives NOI and stronger exits
If you're growing your syndication business—or thinking about starting—this episode will give you clarity and encouragement. Mike's perspective proves that problems aren't signs to quit; they're signs to lead. Tune in all the way to learn how great operators create win-win results for residents, partners, and investors no matter what the market throws their way.
🚀 Connect, Invest & Learn with Vinney (Smile😊) Chopra
👉 https://linktr.ee/VinneySmileChopra
Find Mike:
↳ Website: growcaptoday.com
↳ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedesrosiers/
↳ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-desrosiers/
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 Welcome & Guest Introduction
00:02:58 How Mike Entered Real Estate
00:04:03 Hardships & "School of Hard Knocks"
00:05:15 Disaster Stories: Fires, Flooding, Hurricanes
00:07:05 Insurance, Repairs & Rebuilding Wins
00:08:08 Managing Multiple Partners & Personalities
00:09:12 Value-Add Ideas & Tenant-Focused Upgrades
00:10:05 Maintenance, Reviews & Resident Satisfaction
00:10:48 AI for Calls, Maintenance & Leasing
00:11:45 Investor Relations & Communication Tools
00:13:58 Raising Capital & Different Investment Portals
00:15:00 Investor Days, Property Tours & Transparency
00:16:20 Market Challenges: Interest Rates & Loans
00:17:55 Staying Transparent With Investors
00:19:00 Daily Inspiration, Morning Routine & Positivity
00:20:02 Books, Mindset & Continuous Learning
00:21:15 Student Housing Success Stories
00:22:00 How to Reach Mike & Final Thoughts
00:23:10 BAMM Meetup Invitation & Closing Remarks
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Check out the FULL episode wherever you like to listen or watch podcasts!
Episode Page: vinneychopra.com/podcast/
Youtube: https://youtu.be/uTFYTjBzd_Q
Spotify: spoti.fi/423B4fz
Apple Podcast: apple.co/3tQ9Tsf
Amazon Podcast: https://a.co/d/j4VPFLH
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📚 Free Investor Resources
✅ Accredited Investor's Guide to Passive Income
📘 Download here: https://bit.ly/passive-income-guide-lead
✅ How to Determine Emerging Markets
📘 Download here: https://bit.ly/emerging-markets-lead
Let's Build Wealth Together.
✅ Accredited Investors ONLY
🎯 Every Wednesday 4PM PST, 7PM EST
🚀 Free Access → vinneyzoom.com
📩 DM me or text me at 925 766 3518 for the password
1415 episodes
Manage episode 523276223 series 2842676
On this episode of the Apartment Syndication Made Easy Podcast, Vinney sits down with Mike Desrosiers, a seasoned operator managing over $100M in multifamily assets across the U.S. Mike's journey is filled with real-world lessons that every syndicator—new or experienced—needs to hear. From fires to hurricanes to market shifts, Mike shares how resilience, quick action, and a positive mindset have allowed him to keep scaling.
Mike and Vinney get into the true behind-the-scenes of running syndications, managing partners, and protecting investors. They break down real events that shaped Mike's approach, including:
👉🏻 Using disasters to add value through insurance, upgrades, and better systems
👉🏻 Managing 16+ deals with different partners, tenants, and strategies
👉🏻 How AI is transforming leasing, communication, and maintenance
👉🏻 Why tenant satisfaction directly drives NOI and stronger exits
If you're growing your syndication business—or thinking about starting—this episode will give you clarity and encouragement. Mike's perspective proves that problems aren't signs to quit; they're signs to lead. Tune in all the way to learn how great operators create win-win results for residents, partners, and investors no matter what the market throws their way.
🚀 Connect, Invest & Learn with Vinney (Smile😊) Chopra
👉 https://linktr.ee/VinneySmileChopra
Find Mike:
↳ Website: growcaptoday.com
↳ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedesrosiers/
↳ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-desrosiers/
---
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 Welcome & Guest Introduction
00:02:58 How Mike Entered Real Estate
00:04:03 Hardships & "School of Hard Knocks"
00:05:15 Disaster Stories: Fires, Flooding, Hurricanes
00:07:05 Insurance, Repairs & Rebuilding Wins
00:08:08 Managing Multiple Partners & Personalities
00:09:12 Value-Add Ideas & Tenant-Focused Upgrades
00:10:05 Maintenance, Reviews & Resident Satisfaction
00:10:48 AI for Calls, Maintenance & Leasing
00:11:45 Investor Relations & Communication Tools
00:13:58 Raising Capital & Different Investment Portals
00:15:00 Investor Days, Property Tours & Transparency
00:16:20 Market Challenges: Interest Rates & Loans
00:17:55 Staying Transparent With Investors
00:19:00 Daily Inspiration, Morning Routine & Positivity
00:20:02 Books, Mindset & Continuous Learning
00:21:15 Student Housing Success Stories
00:22:00 How to Reach Mike & Final Thoughts
00:23:10 BAMM Meetup Invitation & Closing Remarks
---
Check out the FULL episode wherever you like to listen or watch podcasts!
Episode Page: vinneychopra.com/podcast/
Youtube: https://youtu.be/uTFYTjBzd_Q
Spotify: spoti.fi/423B4fz
Apple Podcast: apple.co/3tQ9Tsf
Amazon Podcast: https://a.co/d/j4VPFLH
——
📚 Free Investor Resources
✅ Accredited Investor's Guide to Passive Income
📘 Download here: https://bit.ly/passive-income-guide-lead
✅ How to Determine Emerging Markets
📘 Download here: https://bit.ly/emerging-markets-lead
Let's Build Wealth Together.
✅ Accredited Investors ONLY
🎯 Every Wednesday 4PM PST, 7PM EST
🚀 Free Access → vinneyzoom.com
📩 DM me or text me at 925 766 3518 for the password
1415 episodes
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